Lugubrious (adjective)

Excessively or affectedly sad; melancholy; mournful.

Origin:

From latin lugubris meaning "mournful" or "sad".

Examples:

  1. He had a lugubrious expression on his face.
  2. The funeral was a lugubrious affair.
  3. The lugubrious atmosphere in the room was palpable.
  4. He always had a lugubrious attitude, it was hard to be around him.
  5. She gave a lugubrious performance in the play.
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