Lachrymose
Adjective
Definition: Causing tears; tearful.
Synonyms: Tearful, Weepy, Sobbing, Crying
Antonyms: Happy, Cheerful, Joyful, Dry-eyed
- The movie's ending was so lachrymose, it left the audience in tears.
- She couldn't help but feel lachrymose while reading the heart-wrenching novel.
- Think of the word "lachrymose" as sounding like "lachrymal" which is related to the production of tears.
Etymology:
The word "lachrymose" comes from the Latin word "lacrimosus" which means "tearful" or "full of tears".
Historical Usage:The word has been used in English since the early 18th century to describe something that evokes sadness or causes tears.
Related Idioms:
"A lachrymose farewell"
Explanation:Referring to a farewell or goodbye that is accompanied by tears or an emotional display.
Misconceptions:
Confusion with similar-sounding words like "lacrimose" or "lacrimal".
Explanation:While "lachrymose", "lacrimose", and "lacrimal" share a common origin, they have slightly different meanings. "Lachrymose" specifically describes something that causes tears or is tearful, while "lacrimose" has a broader connotation of being mournful or sorrowful, and "lacrimal" refers to structures or glands related to tears.