The words salubrious and lugubrious are in no way related, though they are still sometimes confused. We will examine the definitions of salubrious and lugubrious, where these terms came from and some examples of their use in sentences.
Salubrious means healthy, socially acceptable or pleasant. If something is salubrious, it is wholesome. Related words are salubriously and salubrity. The word salubrious is derived from the Latin word salubris which means healthy or promoting good health.
Lugubrious means extremely sad or mournful, in an especially exaggerated fashion. If someone is lugubrious, they doleful and dismal to be around. Related words are lugubriously, lugubriousness. The word lugubrious is derived from the Latin word lugubris which means extremely sad, having to do with mourning.
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