Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
doleful
adjective
/ˈdoʊl.fəl/
Definition
expressing sorrow or mourning; filled with grief.
Examples
- She gave him a doleful look after hearing the bad news.
- The music was so doleful that it made everyone feel melancholic.
- He walked through the empty halls with a doleful expression.
Meaning
Doleful relates to feelings of deep sadness or regret. It is often used to describe someone who looks unhappy or a situation that is filled with sadness.
Synonyms
- sorrowful
- mournful
- woeful
- melancholy
- sad
