What does dolesome mean?
Dolesome means Characterised or marked by sorrow and grief; doleful; dismal; gloomy..
Dolesome
/ˈdoʊlsəm/ · adjective
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
Antonyms for dolesome
Related Words
Word Forms
- more dolesome
- most dolesome
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dolesome?
Common synonyms include miserable, unhappy, atrabiliary, atrabilious.
What is the opposite of dolesome?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dolesome in a sentence?
The grandmother [...] raised her under the dolesome eyes of a multicoloured Virgin Mary.
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