What does sorrowsome mean?
Sorrowsome means Marked by sorrow; sad; dreary; sorrowful.
Sorrowsome
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Marked by sorrow; sad; dreary; sorrowful.
Example Sentences
The note strikes the young artist curiously, but just then the squeaky elevator arrives with a sorrowsome ding and she is distracted by its squawking doors and a grumbling old lady with a shopping bag.
Then He too laughing asks me “Why so pale And sorrow-some? [...]”
She burst into sobs and moans, wailing like nobody's business a prompting the gathering to follow her sorrow-some lead.
Synonyms for sorrowsome
Antonyms for sorrowsome
Related Words
Word Forms
- more sorrowsome
- most sorrowsome
- sorrow-some
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sorrowsome?
Common synonyms include sorrowful, sorrow-ridden, atrabiliary, atrabilious.
What is the opposite of sorrowsome?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sorrowsome in a sentence?
The note strikes the young artist curiously, but just then the squeaky elevator arrives with a sorrowsome ding and she is distracted by its squawking doors and a grumbling old lady with a shopping bag.
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