LACHRYMOSE: "tearful or given to weeping; inducing tears; sad"

“Lachrymose” is an adjective that describes something tearful or inclined to cause tears. It is often used to characterize a person, situation, or expression that evokes sadness or promotes crying.

Etymology: In the mid-17th century, the term originated from Latin "lacrimosus," which means 'like tears' or 'liable to exude in drops,' derived from the Latin word "lacrima," meaning 'tear.'

Sample Sentences:

1. The lachrymose melody of the violin moved the audience to tears during the emotional performance.

2. As the film reached its poignant climax, the lachrymose scenes left many viewers emotionally touched.

3. The eulogy delivered at the funeral was a lachrymose tribute to the departed, recalling cherished memories.

4. The novel's lachrymose narrative captured the struggles and heartaches of the characters in a profoundly moving way.

5. Jane's lachrymose expression revealed the depth of her sorrow after the loss of her beloved pet.

   
   
   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

Synonyms: dolorous, mournful, sorrowful

Antonyms: happy, joyful

Quotes:

“February was sobbing and blustering its lachrymose way into March, when she received a letter from the Dean.” — Dorothy L. Sayers

• "Relius looked away. "He said that you...cried," he said softly.

• "But not that he cried as well," said the queen, amused at the memory. "We were very lachrymose... would you like to hear more romance of the evening? He told me the Guard should be reduced by half, and I threw an ink jar at his head."

• "Is that when he cried?"

• "He ducked," said Attolia dryly.

• "I had not pictured you for a fishwife."

• "Lo, the transforming power of love."

            — Megan Whalen Turner (The King of Attolia (The Queen's Thief, #3))

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