Lachrymose (adjective)

  1. Tearful or causing tears, often in a sentimental or emotional manner.
  2. Tending to cause or producing tears, especially because of sadness or emotional intensity.

Origin:

The word lachrymose comes from the latin word 'lacrimosus,' which means 'tearful.'.

Examples:

  1. The lachrymose scene in the movie made many in the audience weep.
  2. The lachrymose speech at the funeral brought tears to the eyes of all who heard it.
  3. The lachrymose music playing in the background set the mood for the poignant scene.
  4. The lachrymose novel was a bestseller, touching the hearts of readers everywhere.
  5. The lachrymose poem was a testament to the author's deep emotions.
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