Sorrowful
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɔɹoʊfəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sorrowful is an adjective meaning exhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught; sad. (of a person).
Meaning
exhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught; sad. (of a person).
More Meanings
- 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.
Word Forms
- sorrowfull
Synonyms for sorrowful
Depending on context, synonyms include grievous, lamentable, mournful, sorrow-ridden, sorrowsome, atrabiliary.
Antonyms for sorrowful
Common opposites include joyful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sorrowing, sad, mournful, grieving, dolorous, heartsick.
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