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To: Mama_Bear; JustAmy; international american
lugubrious (l¢-g¡´brê-es, -gy¡´-) adjective
Mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially to an exaggerated or ludicrous degree.
[From Latin lúgubris, from lúgêre, to mourn.]
- lugu´briously adverb
- lugu´briousness noun

Oh, yes. It's a great word.
154 posted on 04/23/2005 9:24:30 PM PDT by NicknamedBob (Brevity is the soul of wit. -- That's why we all look funny in our briefs.)
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To: NicknamedBob

Thanks, NnB. It's true...I learn something new everyday. :-)


156 posted on 04/23/2005 9:27:08 PM PDT by Mama_Bear (AKA: Lori)
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To: NicknamedBob

Good evening, NnB

I didn't thank you the wonderful story you posted earlier.

Hope you are having a great weekend.

Happy Cherry Cheesecake Day!!


157 posted on 04/23/2005 9:34:22 PM PDT by JustAmy (Remember our President and our troops in your prayers. God Bless America.)
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