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- [lak-ruh-mohs]
- /ˈlæk rəˌmoʊs/
- /ˈlæk.rɪ.məʊs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lak-ruh-mohs]
- /ˈlæk rəˌmoʊs/
Definitions of lachrymose word
- adjective lachrymose suggestive of or tending to cause tears; mournful. 1
- adjective lachrymose given to shedding tears readily; tearful. 1
- noun lachrymose Tearful or given to weeping. 1
- adjective lachrymose teary, tearful 1
- adjective lachrymose Someone who is lachrymose cries very easily and very often. 0
- adjective lachrymose given to weeping; tearful 0
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Origin of lachrymose
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Latin lacrimōsus, equivalent to lacrim(a) tear (see lachrymal) + -ōsus -ose1
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Parts of speech for Lachrymose
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lachrymose popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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lachrymose usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lachrymose
adj lachrymose
adjective lachrymose
- crying — notorious; lamentable (esp in the phrase crying shame)
- tragic — characteristic or suggestive of tragedy: tragic solemnity.
- unhappy — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
- dismal — causing gloom or dejection; gloomy; dreary; cheerless; melancholy: dismal weather.
- sorrowful — full of or feeling sorrow; grieved; sad.
Antonyms for lachrymose
adjective lachrymose
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
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