- Today's Word
Lachrymose
LAK-ruh-mohs
Definition
(adjective) Tearful or inclined to weep; overly sentimental.
Example
The lachrymose farewell scene left half the audience in tears.
Fun Fact
Lachrymose is a poetic, slightly dramatic way of calling something sad—or someone overly emotional. It comes from the Latin word for “tear.” You’ll find it in reviews of films, books, or performances that lean heavily on emotional appeal, often too much for critics’ taste.