Synonyms for

Dolan

Verb / ˈdəʊlʌn / Another word for dolan — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'dolan' is a proper noun that refers to a surname of Irish origin.

Synonyms & similar words

Doolan Dollan Dolin Dalton Dolaney Dolanis Dolanos Doleman Dolanov Dolansky Dolance Dolanova Dolancev Dolande Dolanc Dolano Dolane Dolanus Dolans Dolaner

Synonyms by register

Formal

melancholy somber gloomy downcast

Informal

sad blue down bummed out unhappy

Literary

woeful lugubrious crestfallen

Antonyms

happy joyful cheerful content pleased delighted

Common collocations

  • feeling dolan
  • dolan expression
  • dolan mood
  • dolan face
  • dolan today
  • dolan about it

Word family

adjective dolan

Usage note

Dolan is a slang term, often used humorously or ironically, to describe a state of sadness or disappointment. It originated from internet memes and is not typically used in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. John Dolan is a famous artist.
  2. My teacher's last name is Dolan.
  3. The Dolan family went on a vacation.
  4. I saw Mr. Dolan at the store.
  5. Dolan's dog is very cute.

Quotes

  • "Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures." - Henry Ward Beecher
  • "Every artist was first an amateur." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • "Every artist was first an amateur." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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