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lugubriosity

lu·gu·bri·ous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [loo-goo-bree-uh s, -gyoo-]
    • /lʊˈgu bri əs, -ˈgyu-/
    • /lˌuːɡəbrɪˈɒsɪti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [loo-goo-bree-uh s, -gyoo-]
    • /lʊˈgu bri əs, -ˈgyu-/

Definition of lugubriosity word

  • adjective lugubriosity mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner: lugubrious songs of lost love. 1
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Origin of lugubriosity

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin lūgubri(s) mournful (akin to lūgēre to mourn) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Lugubriosity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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lugubriosity popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for lugubriosity

noun lugubriosity

  • distress — great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
  • dreariness — causing sadness or gloom.
  • down-hearted — dejected; depressed; discouraged.
  • dole — Robert J(oseph) born 1923, U.S. politician: senator 1969–96.
  • mortification — a feeling of humiliation or shame, as through some injury to one's pride or self-respect.
All 39 Synonyms of lugubriosity

Antonyms for lugubriosity

noun lugubriosity

  • happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
  • advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
  • contentment — Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction.
  • joy — a female given name.
  • gladness — feeling joy or pleasure; delighted; pleased: glad about the good news; glad that you are here.
All 21 Antonyms of lugubriosity

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