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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

lugubriousness

/ˌluːɡjʊˈbriːəsnɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does lugubriousness mean?

noun

A quality of being mournful or gloomy, often in a way that is considered excessive or affected.

Example

"The lugubriousness of the music added to the somber atmosphere of the funeral."

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