formal
: full of sadness or sorrow : very sad especially in an exaggerated or insincere way
a comic actor known for his lugubrious manner
wearing a lugubrious expression
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“Lugubrious.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/lugubrious. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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