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lachrymose

UK
/ˈlækrɪməʊs/
US
/ˈlækrɪmoʊs/

Translations

lachrymoseadjective
more lachrymose
Comp.
most lachrymose
Super.
UK
/ˈlækrɪməʊs/
US
/ˈlækrɪmoʊs/
lacrymalterme médical ou anatomique
Lachrymose glands are responsible for keeping the surface of the eye moist.
Les glandes lacrymales sont responsables du maintien de l'humidité de la surface de l'œil.
larmoyantlittéraire, au sens de « qui provoque les larmes »
The lachrymose movie left the audience in tears by the end.
Le film larmoyant a laissé le public en larmes à la fin.
Additional translations
pleurnicheurau sens de « enclin à pleurer »; registre courant
Synonyms
weeping
sad
mournful
sorrowful
tearful
woeful
melancholy
doleful
Antonyms
happy
cheerful
joyful

Definitions

lachrymoseadjective
Tending to cause tears or be tearful.
The lachrymose movie left the audience in tears by the end.
Given to weeping or inclined to cry easily.
She became lachrymose whenever she thought about her childhood memories.
Relating to or producing tears.
Lachrymose glands are responsible for keeping the surface of the eye moist.
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