What does sorrowful mean?
Sorrowful means exhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught; sad. (of a person).
Sorrowful
/ˈsɔɹoʊfəl/ · adjective
Meaning
exhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught; sad. (of a person).
Definitions by Sense
- exhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught; sad. (of a person)
- Producing sorrow; causing grief.
Example Sentences
sorrowful accident
She threw her arms around the Lion's neck and kissed him, patting his big head tenderly. Then she kissed the Tin Woodman, who was weeping in a way most dangerous to his joints. But she hugged the soft, stuffed body of the Scarecrow in her arms instead of kissing his painted face, and found she was crying herself at this sorrowful parting from her loving comrades.
Synonyms for sorrowful
Antonyms for sorrowful
Related Words
Word Forms
- more sorrowful
- most sorrowful
- sorrowfull
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sorrowful?
Common synonyms include grievous, lamentable, mournful, sorrow-ridden.
What is the opposite of sorrowful?
Possible antonyms include joyful.
How do you use sorrowful in a sentence?
sorrowful accident
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