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    Lúgubres (en. Gloomy)

    lu-ɣu-bɾes

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That which is gloomy, sad, or evokes an atmosphere of mourning.
    The atmosphere in the house was lugubrious after the news of his passing.
    El ambiente en la casa era lúgubre tras la noticia de su fallecimiento.
    Referring to something that is dark or melancholic.
    The sky was covered with lugubrious clouds before the storm.
    El cielo estaba cubierto de nubes lúgubres antes de la tormenta.
    That which suggests or implies deep sadness.
    I heard a lugubrious melody that reminded me of past times.
    Escuché una melodía lúgubre que me hizo recordar tiempos pasados.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'lugubris', which means 'related to mourning'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a lugubrious atmosphere
    A place or situation that conveys sadness or desolation.
    un ambiente lúgubre
    lugubrious gaze
    A facial expression that indicates melancholy or sorrow.
    mirada lúgubre
    lugubrious music
    A musical work that evokes feelings of sadness or mourning.
    música lúgubre
    lugubrious laughter
    Laughter that seems sarcastic or arises in a sad context.
    risas lúgubres

    Related Words

    mourning
    Grief or sadness caused by someone's death.
    luto
    melancholy
    A state of deep sadness without apparent cause.
    melancolía
    sadness
    A feeling of sorrow or affliction.
    tristeza

    Slang Meanings

    A situation that is uncomfortable or tense.
    The meeting was so lugubrious that everyone wanted to leave early.
    La reunión fue tan lúgubre que todos querían irse pronto.
    Description of someone who is always in a bad mood.
    Don't invite Juan; he always has a lugubrious attitude.
    No invites a Juan, siempre tiene una actitud lúgubre.