Heavy-hearted
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Heavy-hearted is an adjective meaning (idiomatic) sad, melancholic.
Meaning
(idiomatic) sad, melancholic.
Example Sentences
He gave a heavy-hearted sigh.
The mourners left the funeral heavy-hearted and silent.
Synonyms for heavy-hearted
Depending on context, synonyms include miserable, sorrowful, atrabiliary, atrabilious, blitheless, dispirited.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include melancholy, melancholic, melancholick, melancholish, heartsick, plaintive.
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