Dolent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdəʊlənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dolent is an adjective meaning (archaic) Sad, sorrowful.
Meaning
(archaic) Sad, sorrowful.
Example Sentences
‘Did you find them all, Uncle Van?’ she inquired, sighing, laying her dolent head on his shoulder.
Poor wretch! who once hath paced that dolent city Shall pace it often, doomed beyond all pity, With horror ever deepening from the first.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dolourous, dolefull, plainful, dearnful, sorrowy, dernful.
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