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LUGUBRIOUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does lugubriously mean?
• LUGUBRIOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb LUGUBRIOUSLY has 1 sense:
1. in a sorrowful lugubrious manner
Familiarity information: LUGUBRIOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a sorrowful lugubrious manner
Context example:
his long face lugubriously reflecting a hidden and unexpressed compassion
Pertainym:
lugubrious (excessively mournful)
Context examples
Then he fell, and lay where he fell, howling lugubriously as the long train of sleds churned by.
(The Call of the Wild, by Jack London)
His mirth was hoarse and ghastly, like a raven's croak, and the sick wolf joined him, howling lugubriously.
(Love of Life and Other Stories, by Jack London)
Martin shook his head lugubriously.
(Martin Eden, by Jack London)
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