Dolesome
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdoʊlsəm/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dolesome is an adjective meaning Characterised or marked by sorrow and grief; doleful; dismal; gloomy.
Meaning
Characterised or marked by sorrow and grief; doleful; dismal; gloomy.
Example Sentences
The grandmother [...] raised her under the dolesome eyes of a multicoloured Virgin Mary.
Synonyms for dolesome
Depending on context, synonyms include miserable, atrabiliary, atrabilious, blitheless, dispirited, chapfallen.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include doleful, gloomy, dismal, doomy, lugubrious, solemn.
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