Elegiac

Pronunciation: /ˌɛləˈdʒaɪ.ək/

Definitions of elegiac

adjective relating to or characteristic of an elegy; expressing sorrow or lamentation

Example Sentences

A1 The movie had an elegiac ending that made me cry.

A2 The old man sat on the bench with an elegiac look in his eyes.

B1 The elegiac music playing in the background set a somber tone for the scene.

B2 The poet's elegiac verses captured the essence of loss and longing.

C1 The elegiac atmosphere of the abandoned church was hauntingly beautiful.

C2 The novel's elegiac tone reflected the protagonist's deep sense of nostalgia and regret.

Examples of elegiac in a Sentence

formal The elegiac tone of the poem reflected the poet's feelings of loss and longing.

informal The movie had an elegiac ending that left everyone in tears.

slang The song was so elegiac, it really hit me in the feels.

figurative The abandoned house had an elegiac feel, as if it held memories of a bygone era.

Grammatical Forms of elegiac

• past tense: elegized
• plural: elegiacs
• comparative: more elegiac
• superlative: most elegiac
• present tense: elegiacize
• future tense: will elegiacize
• perfect tense: have elegiacized
• continuous tense: is elegiacizing
• singular: elegiac
• positive degree: elegiac
• infinitive: to elegiacize
• gerund: elegiacizing
• participle: elegiacized

Origin and Evolution of elegiac

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'elegiac' originated from the Greek word 'elegeia' which referred to a form of poetry expressing sorrow or lamentation.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'elegiac' has come to be used more broadly to describe anything expressing sorrow or mourning, not just limited to poetry.