Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dowie
Adjective
/ˈdaʊ.i/
Definition
Sorrowful or sad; having a gloomy appearance.
Examples
- After hearing the bad news, she wore a dowie expression all day.
- The dowie clouds loomed over the town, casting a dark shadow on the festivities.
Meaning
The term ‘dowie’ describes a state of melancholy or gloom, often used to characterize a person’s demeanor or the atmosphere of a setting.
Synonyms
- Gloomy
- Sad
- Melancholy
- Mournful