lugubre
gloomy
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Origin: Latin lugubris (mournful)
Also means
dismal
Usage Note
lugubre conveys a deeper, more oppressive gloom than simple triste (sad) — it suggests a deathly or funereal atmosphere. The word is invariable in gender (un silence lugubre / une atmosphère lugubre). Sinistre is a near-synonym but adds a hint of menace.
Examples
"Un silence lugubre régnait dans la pièce."
Natural Translation
A gloomy silence reigned in the room.
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