Lachrymose
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlæk.ɹɪ.moʊs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Lachrymose is an adjective meaning Tearful, sorrowful, sad, pertaining to tears, weeping, causing tears or crying.
Meaning
Tearful, sorrowful, sad, pertaining to tears, weeping, causing tears or crying.
Example Sentences
It is true that Limeans were given to interpolating trivial songs into the most exquisite comedies and some lachrymose effects into the austerest music; but at least they never submitted to the boredom of a misplaced veneration.
Word Forms
- lacrimose
Synonyms for lachrymose
Depending on context, synonyms include lachrymate, miserable, atrabiliary, atrabilious, blitheless, dispirited.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include weeping, tearful, sorrowful, dolorous, dolourous, weepy.
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