Synonyms for

Mournful

Verb / ˈmɔ:rnfʌl / Another word for mournful — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling or expressing sorrow or grief

Synonyms & similar words

plaintive doleful sad gloomy melancholy dejected weepy tearful somber funereal doleful lugubrious woeful lamentable piteous plaintive sorrowful tragic heartbroken bereaved mourning lamenting

Example sentences

  1. The mournful song made me think of my grandma who passed away.
  2. The puppy had a mournful expression on its face when its owner left.
  3. The mournful crowd gathered to pay their respects to the fallen soldier.
  4. The painting had a mournful tone with its dark colors and sad subject.
  5. The mournful widow couldnt stop crying at her husbands funeral.

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