Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Lugubriousness

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The property of being lugubrious. uncountable

    "If you have never beheld or heard a bassoon you are to understand that it is an instrument of wood, of considerable more length than breadth, provided with numerous stops and keys, and capable of producing an infinite variety of tones, ranging from the depth of lugubriousness to the highest pitch of vivacity."

  2. 2
    the quality of excessive mournfulness and uncheerfulness wordnet

Etymology

From lugubrious + -ness.

See also for "lugubriousness"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Want a quick game? Try Word Finder.