λυπηρός

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From λῡπέω (lūpéō, to grieve) +‎ -ρός (-rós). Compare also λῡπρός (lūprós).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

λῡπηρός (lūpērósm (feminine λῡπηρᾱ́, neuter λῡπηρόν); first/second declension

  1. painful, distressing
  2. causing sorrow or pain, troublesome, vexatious, offensive

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