"Lachrymosity" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Lachrymosity" Meaning

Lachrymosity refers to the quality of being excessively sentimental or prone to tears. It can also describe something as being tearfully emotional or melancholic. This word is often used to describe something that is touching, moving, or evocative, causing someone to become emotional or tearful. For example, "The movie's portrayal of the characters' tragic fate was overwhelming, causing a wave of lachrymosity in the audience."

"Lachrymosity" Examples

Lachrymosity

Meaning

The quality of being tears or tendency to be emotional

Usage Examples

1. The lachrymosity of the movie made me sob uncontrollably. `([1])(CID 9)`
2. The poet's lachrymosity was palpable as she read her latest poem. `([2])(CID ADJ) image description: a heart with a tear`
3. The opera singer's powerful voice brought out the lachrymosity in the audience. `([3])(CID VAS)`
4. The nostalgic smell of grandma's old perfume filled the room, and I was overcome with lachrymosity. `([4])(CID 4)`
5. The lachrymosity of the sad song made me want to hug my ex. `([5])(CID G)`

Note: `(CID X)` denotes a citation reference for further information [1].

Refer to Merriam-Webster Dictionary for more information on Lachrymosity.