What is another word for lugubrious?

Pronunciation: [luːɡˈʌbɹɪəs] (IPA)

Lugubrious is a melancholic term that sends a deep-seated shiver down the spine. Here are some synonyms for this sorrowful word: morose, mournful, doleful, woeful, melancholic, dismal, somber, grave, gloomy, funereal, sorrowful and wistful. Each of these words brings unique connotations to the table, so it's important to choose the right synonym for the intended purpose. For instance, morose suggests sulky or ill-tempered feelings, while funereal implies a sense of mourning in a deathly scenario. The right synonym creates an emotion of sadness and sorrow and brings an atmosphere which is often described as dismal or melancholic.

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What are the hypernyms for Lugubrious?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for lugubrious?

Lugubrious is an adjective that is used to describe something or someone that is excessively mournful or gloomy. It can be difficult to find its antonyms as its meaning is quite specific. However, some antonyms for lugubrious can be cheerful, joyful, optimistic, and lively. These words denote a sense of positivity, vibrancy, and hopefulness. Other antonyms that can be used to counter the negative connotation of lugubrious are happy, exuberant, and peppy. Using these antonyms can help bring a balance to your writing, and help you express your ideas with precision and clarity.

Usage examples for Lugubrious

A regiment going back to the trenches in the night is, from the point of view of the pomp and circumstance of glorious war, a very lugubrious procession.
"The Rough Road"
William John Locke
"Yes, I'm here," was the lugubrious response.
"A Poached Peerage"
William Magnay
Polmood, near by, was the scene of Hogg's lugubrious "Bridal of Polmood," seldom read now, one imagines.
"In the Border Country"
W. S. (William Shillinglaw) Crockett

Famous quotes with Lugubrious

  • The actors feel that the music played before the curtain rises will put the audience in the wrong mood. The playwright suggests that the (purposefully lugubrious) music be played at twice-speed. This peps it up somewhat while retaining its essentially dark and gloomy character. The actors listen carefully, and are pleased.
    Donald Barthelme

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