Lachrymose
adjective
Too emotional, often cries.
He found her story lachrymose and deeply moving.
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Formal
Literary
adjective
Causes sadness or tears.
He wrote a lachrymose poem about the death of his beloved wife.
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
adjective
Too emotional, often cries.
He found her story lachrymose and deeply moving.
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
adjective
Causes sadness or tears.
He wrote a lachrymose poem about the death of his beloved wife.
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Use 'lachrymose' to describe someone who shows deep emotions, especially to the point of crying easily.
His lachrymose reaction to movies made him avoid watching dramas in public.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Flair
'Lachrymose' is often used in literary or sophisticated contexts to add a touch of elegance to the language.
The protagonist's lachrymose disposition gave the novel a somber tone.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Necessarily Negative
Being lachrymose can be seen neutrally or positively, such as showing sincere empathy.
Her lachrymose response to the plight of the homeless was touching.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Use 'lachrymose' to describe someone who shows deep emotions, especially to the point of crying easily.
His lachrymose reaction to movies made him avoid watching dramas in public.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Flair
'Lachrymose' is often used in literary or sophisticated contexts to add a touch of elegance to the language.
The protagonist's lachrymose disposition gave the novel a somber tone.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Necessarily Negative
Being lachrymose can be seen neutrally or positively, such as showing sincere empathy.
Her lachrymose response to the plight of the homeless was touching.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Use 'lachrymose' to describe someone who shows deep emotions, especially to the point of crying easily.
His lachrymose reaction to movies made him avoid watching dramas in public.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Flair
'Lachrymose' is often used in literary or sophisticated contexts to add a touch of elegance to the language.
The protagonist's lachrymose disposition gave the novel a somber tone.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Necessarily Negative
Being lachrymose can be seen neutrally or positively, such as showing sincere empathy.
Her lachrymose response to the plight of the homeless was touching.
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