Lugubrious and Sullen

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Lugubrious adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Usage example: the diner's dim lighting makes eating there a particularly lugubrious experience

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Sullen is a synonym for lugubrious. In some cases you can use "Sullen" instead an adjective "Lugubrious".

Nearby Word: lugubriously

Sullen adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Usage example: sullen skies that matched our mood on the day of the funeral

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Lugubrious is a synonym for sullen. You can use "Lugubrious" instead an adjective "Sullen".

Nearby Word: sullenly

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