Meaning & use
sorrowful
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Feeling or expressing deep sadness or grief.
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The sorrowful widow stood quietly by the graveside.
A sorrowful melody drifted from the open window.
A note on using this word
Slightly more literary or formal than plain 'sad,' often used in writing about loss, mourning, or solemn occasions.
Words with a similar meaning
mournfulgrief-stricken
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