Cynthia Ozick

I'm afraid that the act of writing is so scary and anxiety-filled that I never laugh at all. In fact, when people tell me that such and such a scene or story is comical, I tend to gape. I did not intend comedy - ever, as far as I know. It's probably all a mistake. I am essentially a lugubrious writer. Ha ha!

American Novelist

Nick Hornby

I'm quite gloomy. I just am one of those people, vaguely lugubrious.

English Writer

Lugubrious has a strong emotional charge, suggesting deep sadness or a sense of despair.

Emotional Weight

Sometimes used to describe an overly dramatic or exaggerated display of sadness.

Exaggerated Sorrow

Mostly used in formal or literary contexts, rather than everyday conversation.