adjective
- Tending to cause tears; sad or mournful.
- Given to weeping; inclined to cry easily.
Examples
- The lachrymose melody moved the audience to tears.
- She had a lachrymose temperament and often cried during sad movies.
- The funeral service was a lachrymose affair, with mourners weeping throughout.
- His lachrymose speech about lost love resonated with everyone in the room.
- The novel's lachrymose tone made it difficult to read without becoming emotional.
- Despite her lachrymose nature, she tried to remain composed during the interview.