Lachrymose is a Very Cool Word of the Day

lachrymose adjective: 1. Tearful. 2. Relating to or inducing tears.

PRONUNCIATION:

(LAK-ruh-mos)

MEANING:

adjective: 1. Tearful. 2. Relating to or inducing tears.

ETYMOLOGY:

From Latin lacrima (tear).

USAGE:

“The lachrymose John Terry then delivered himself of a self-serving open letter to the fans a few days later. … He wasn’t ashamed to admit he had cried and that Wednesday night would haunt him forever.” — Pat Murphy; Shed No Tears For Chelsea; Birmingham Post (UK); May 27, 2008.

Via A.Word.A.Day

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