What does mournful mean?
Mournful means Filled with grief or sadness; being in a state in which one mourns..
Mournful
/ˈmɔɹnfəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Filled with grief or sadness; being in a state in which one mourns..
Definitions by Sense
- Filled with grief or sadness; being in a state in which one mourns.
- Fit to inspire mourning; tragic.
Example Sentences
Having deposited our mournful burden upon tressels within this region of horror, we partially turned aside the yet unscrewed lid of the coffin, and looked upon the face of the tenant.
Synonyms for mournful
Antonyms for mournful
Related Words
Word Forms
- mournfuller
- more mournful
- mournfullest
- most mournful
- mournfull
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for mournful?
Common synonyms include miserable, sorrowful, atrabiliary, atrabilious.
What is the opposite of mournful?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use mournful in a sentence?
Having deposited our mournful burden upon tressels within this region of horror, we partially turned aside the yet unscrewed lid of the coffin, and looked upon the face of the tenant.
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