DOWN IN THE MOUTH
Dictionary entry overview: What does down in the mouth mean? • DOWN IN THE MOUTH (adjective)
The adjective DOWN IN THE MOUTH has 1 sense:
1. low in spirits
Familiarity information: DOWN IN THE MOUTH used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• DOWN IN THE MOUTH (adjective)
Meaning:
Low in spirits
Synonyms:
down in the mouth; downhearted; low-spirited; dispirited; downcast; blue; depressed; down; low
Context examples:
lonely and blue in a strange city / depressed by the loss of his job / a dispirited and resigned expression on her face / downcast after his defeat / feeling discouraged and downhearted
Similar:
dejected (affected or marked by low spirits)
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