Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dolorous

Adjective
/ˈdɒlərəs/
Definition
Expressing or causing sorrow or pain; mournful.
Examples
  • The dolorous melody of the violin echoed through the empty hall.
  • She gave a dolorous sigh when she heard the bad news.
  • His dolorous expression told everyone that he was suffering inside.
Meaning
Dolorous is often used to describe a state of deep sadness or grief, reflecting feelings of despair or sorrow.
Synonyms
  • sorrowful
  • mournful
  • gloomy
  • melancholy
  • woeful