What does lugubriously mean?
Lugubriously means In a lugubrious manner..
Lugubriously
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
In a lugubrious manner..
Example Sentences
"I've heard," he said lugubriously, "that what prisoners in gaol crave for most is tobacco." "You needn't rub it in," said Bunson, bringing this remark to its proper bearings.
He glared malevolently at the shining porcelain, and then shook his head lugubriously.
Synonyms for lugubriously
Antonyms for lugubriously
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Word Forms
- more lugubriously
- most lugubriously
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"I've heard," he said lugubriously, "that what prisoners in gaol crave for most is tobacco." "You needn't rub it in," said Bunson, bringing this remark to its proper bearings.
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