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Word of the Day – Lachrymose

By July 22, 2015Word of the Day

Lachrymose (adj)

lak-rim-ose

Tearful, given to weeping.

From the Latin Lacrima, tear. What a beautiful, poetic word.

Example sentences

“The final chapter left her red eyed and lachrymose. ”

“The book is considered a lachrymose classic..”

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