mournful

/ˈmɔɹnfəl/

UK: /ˈmɔːnfəl/

mournful

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Definition

Filled with grief or sadness; being in a state in which one mourns.

Etymology

From mourn + -ful.

Example Sentences

  • "Having deposited our mournful burden upon tressels within this region of horror, we partially turned aside the yet unscrewed lid of the coffin, and looked upon the face of the tenant."
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