What does elegious mean?
Elegious means (obsolete) Melancholy, miserable, plaintive..
Elegious
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(obsolete) Melancholy, miserable, plaintive..
Example Sentences
If your elegious breath should hap to rouze / A happy tear, close harb'ring in his eye.
Synonyms for elegious
Antonyms for elegious
Related Words
Word Forms
- more elegious
- most elegious
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for elegious?
Common synonyms include elegiac, forlorn, lamentful, sad.
What is the opposite of elegious?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use elegious in a sentence?
If your elegious breath should hap to rouze / A happy tear, close harb'ring in his eye.
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