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elegiac

Elegiac (adj) means of or relating to an elegy.

adj
1
Of or relating to an elegy.
2
Expressing sorrow or mourning.
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Etymology

From Middle French élégiaque, from Latin elegīacus, from Ancient Greek ἐλεγειακός (elegeiakós).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of elegiac?

"elegiac" (adj) means of or relating to an elegy.

What are the different meanings of elegiac?

"elegiac" has 2 main meanings: 1. Of or relating to an elegy; 2. Expressing sorrow or mourning.

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