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lachrymose definition

lach·ry·mose (-mōs′)

adjective

  1. inclined to shed many tears; tearful
  2. causing tears; sad a lachrymose tale

Etymology: L lacrimosus < lacrima, tear

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lachrymose Synonyms

lachrymose

modif.

weeping, tearful, crying; see sad 1, 2.


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lachrymose Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • picture: Suitably lachrymose pictures of the children affected were used to further illustrate the terrible effect of EU law.

Modifying Another Word

  • suitably: Suitably lachrymose pictures of the children affected were used to further illustrate the terrible effect of EU law.
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