longsome

Meanings

• adjective

  expressing or expressing feelings of sadness, melancholy, or grief

  - "The longsome melody brought tears to my eyes."
  - "The longsome landscape was painted with the colors of despair."
  - "His longsome expression spoke volumes about his loss."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with longsome
homes , romes , domes , combs

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Variants

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longsome , longsomely , longsomeness , longsomenesses

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Etymology

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From Old English 'longsum', meaning 'long-lasting' or 'enduring'. The meaning later developed to 'sad' or 'melancholic'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'longsome' is less commonly used in modern English than it once was.

2. The term 'longsome' has been used in the titles of several traditional ballads and folk songs.

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Related Concepts

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1. melancholy: A mood or emotional state characterized by sadness, longing, and introspection.

2. grief: A feeling of deep sadness, typically a reaction to loss.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'longsome' has been used to describe characters or situations that evoke feelings of sadness or melancholy. It has also been used in music, particularly in folk and traditional ballads, to describe the mood or tone of a piece.

How to Memorize "longsome"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

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