Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of mourning or lamentation, especially in poetry

“The elegiac tone of the poem captured the somber mood of the city after the disaster.”

2. noun

a poem or verse that expresses mourning or lamentation

“The elegy for the fallen soldiers was a poignant tribute to their memory.”

3. adjective

characterized by a sense of sadness or regret

“The elegiac air that hung over the abandoned town was a haunting reminder of what had been lost.”