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Lugubrious

usgb/ləˈɡuːbriəs/Volume
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Emotional Weight

Lugubrious has a strong emotional charge, suggesting deep sadness or a sense of despair.

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The lugubrious tone of the funeral service touched everyone's hearts.
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Exaggerated Sorrow

Sometimes used to describe an overly dramatic or exaggerated display of sadness.

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His lugubrious wail seemed out of place at the minor inconvenience.
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Not for Casual Use

Mostly used in formal or literary contexts, rather than everyday conversation.

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The novel's protagonist is described with a lugubrious countenance.
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