Meaning & use
mournful
Feeling, showing, or expressing deep sadness or grief.
See it in a sentence
The mournful tone of the cello solo brought several audience members to tears.
She gave a mournful look at the empty chair where her grandfather used to sit.
A note on using this word
Mournful often describes sounds, expressions, or atmospheres associated with grief, more than a person's ongoing personality.
Words with a similar meaning
sorrowfulmelancholy
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