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Lugubrious

usgb/ləˈɡuːbriəs/Volume
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Emotional WeightPlay
Lugubrious has a strong emotional charge, suggesting deep sadness or a sense of despair. SlideThe lugubrious tone of the funeral service touched everyone's hearts.
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Exaggerated SorrowPlay
Sometimes used to describe an overly dramatic or exaggerated display of sadness. SlideHis lugubrious wail seemed out of place at the minor inconvenience.
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Not for Casual UsePlay
Mostly used in formal or literary contexts, rather than everyday conversation. SlideThe novel's protagonist is described with a lugubrious countenance.
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