Lugubrious

[ loo-goo-bree-uhs ]

adjective

  1. looking or sounding sad and dismal.

Examples of lugubrious in a sentence:

  • Although Clarissa initially enjoyed the play, she later fell asleep during the lead actor’s lugubrious monologue.
  • Surrounded by dark clouds, the isolated barn made the perfect inspiration for the poet’s lugubrious poem.