What does dolent mean?
Dolent means (archaic) Sad, sorrowful..
Dolent
/ˈdəʊlənt/ · adjective
Meaning
(archaic) Sad, sorrowful..
Example Sentences
Poor wretch! who once hath paced that dolent city Shall pace it often, doomed beyond all pity, With horror ever deepening from the first.
‘Did you find them all, Uncle Van?’ she inquired, sighing, laying her dolent head on his shoulder.
Synonyms for dolent
Antonyms for dolent
Related Words
Word Forms
- more dolent
- most dolent
Usage Notes
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What is a synonym for dolent?
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How do you use dolent in a sentence?
Poor wretch! who once hath paced that dolent city Shall pace it often, doomed beyond all pity, With horror ever deepening from the first.
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