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Thursday, October 8, 2026

lugubrious

lü-ˈgü-brē-əs·adjective

Definition

looking or sounding sad and dismal.

Example

“His lugubrious expression at the party made everyone wonder what was bothering him.”

Suggested by Jerry-d

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