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    Lúgubre (en. Lugubrious)

    /luˈɣuβɾe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that causes deep sadness, melancholy, or that is very gloomy.
    The atmosphere of the place was lugubrious, as if there was always a shadow over it.
    La atmósfera del lugar era lúgubre, como si siempre hubiera una sombra sobre él.
    Describes an environment that is dark or eerie.
    The cave had a lugubrious appearance that intimidated anyone who approached.
    La cueva tenía un aspecto lúgubre que intimidaba a cualquiera que se acercara.
    Used to describe an expression or emotional state reflecting pain or sadness.
    His eyes looked lugubrious after receiving the bad news.
    Sus ojos lucían lúgubres después de recibir la mala noticia.
    Refers to a tone or style that is gloomy or melancholic.
    The poem he wrote has a lugubrious air that impacts the reader.
    El poema que escribió tiene un aire lúgubre que impacta al lector.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lugubris', which means 'of mourning' or 'sad'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a lugubrious glance
    a look that expresses sadness or melancholy.
    una mirada lúgubre
    a lugubrious atmosphere
    an environment that feels dark and gloomy.
    un ambiente lúgubre
    a lugubrious song
    a melody that evokes feelings of sadness.
    una canción lúgubre

    Related Words

    mourning
    period of mourning for the death of a loved one.
    luto
    melancholy
    state of sadness, often without apparent cause.
    melancolía
    gloomy
    that is dark or suggests sadness.
    sombrío

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe a very sad place or situation.
    That movie was so lugubrious that I left the cinema feeling depressed.
    Esa película fue tan lúgubre que salí del cine sintiéndome deprimido.
    Referring to a person who is always in a bad mood or sad.
    You can't be so lugubrious all the time, cheer up!
    No puedes ser tan lúgubre todo el tiempo, ¡anímate!