Meaning & use
Mournfully
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In a way that expresses deep sadness or grief.
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The dog looked mournfully at the door long after its owner had left.
She spoke mournfully about the friends she had lost touch with over the years.
A note on using this word
Mournfully often describes tone of voice, expression, or sound, such as a mournfully wailing violin.
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Words with an opposite meaning
joyfullycheerfully
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