From Latin lugubris, mournful, based on lugere, to mourn.
From Latin lugubris, mournful, based on lugere, to mourn.
What does lugubrious mean?
Lugubrious means sadly serious or mournful.
When is lugubrious used?
It often describes a face, voice, song, or prediction.
How does lugubrious differ from sad?
Sad is general; lugubrious suggests a heavy, solemn gloom.
How is lugubrious used in a sentence?
He wore a lugubrious expression.
Is lugubrious formal?
Yes, it is chiefly literary.