lugubrious

🇬🇧 UK/lu:ˈgju:briəs/🇺🇸 US/lu:'gju:briәs/
C2

Definitions

adj.

Excessively gloomy, mournful, or dismal in appearance or manner.

忧郁的;悲戚的;过分愁苦的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
lugubrroot
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iousfull of, having the quality of
=lugubrious

Common Collocations

  • 1.[deeply/excessively] lugubrious[深深/过度]忧郁的
  • 2.lugubrious [tone/expression/mood]忧郁的[语气/表情/情绪]

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His lugubrious expression suggested deep sorrow.

  • 2.

    The funeral had a suitably lugubrious atmosphere.

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