lugubriousness
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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There is no way to make lines like these sound fresh, and they strand some scenes of “Nathan the Wise” in the quicksand of lugubriousness.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 24, 2022
But there are still moments that hazard misty lugubriousness, and perhaps with reduced reward.
From Slate ● Dec. 11, 2020
Semyon’s very Russian lugubriousness would be more preposterously funny if Mr. Slotnick gave it a little more oomph.
From New York Times ● Jan. 8, 2015
But any lugubriousness was dispelled by unexpected rhythmic pungencies, and balanced by the wondrous serenity of William Byrd and Thomas Tomkins.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 19, 2012
In hallway and front parlor she was conscious of dinginess and lugubriousness and airlessness, but she insisted, "I'll make it all jolly."
From Main Street by Sinclair Lewis
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