lugubrious
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Looking or sounding sad and gloomy, often in an exaggerated way.
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Which word fits the gap? "He wore a _____ expression throughout the meeting."
Answer: lugubrious
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Looking or sounding sad and gloomy, often in an exaggerated way.
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