WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from the Web

Lugubrious Lieutenant

Definition:

As a noun, a lugubrious lieutenant refers to a subordinate military officer who displays a mournful or gloomy demeanor.

As an adjective, lugubrious describes someone or something that is extremely sad, mournful, or sorrowful.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A lugubrious lieutenant acts as an officer in a military unit, maintaining a constantly mournful and gloomy attitude.

Example: The lugubrious lieutenant gave the order for the troops to march, his sorrowful expression unchanging.

Adjective:

1. His lugubrious face portrayed the immense grief he felt after his best friend's death.

Example: The lugubrious widower visited his wife's grave every day, his eyes filled with tears.

Related Products:

• Lugubrious Books
• Lieutenant Uniforms