Sobfest
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sobfest is a noun meaning (informal) Something sad or moving, especially a film.
Meaning
(informal) Something sad or moving, especially a film.
More Meanings
- (informal) An episode of intense crying.
Example Sentences
I smiled and then looked away, feeling a bit awkward and on the verge of a full-out sobfest.
In terms of tonal errors, another common mishap is the maudlin sobfest—an essay that's foolishly and tearfully sentimental.
But the most star-crossed pair of them all was Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford in the cinematic sobfest The Way We Were.
Every single time Chris and I have shared our story with others, both of us have started to cry. Not an all-out sobfest, but a few tears falling down our cheeks.
Word Forms
- sobfests
Synonyms for sobfest
Depending on context, synonyms include cryfest, tearjerker.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sapfest, weepy, schlockfest, soporific, schmaltzfest, gloomy.
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