Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dolent
Adjective
/ˈdōlənt/
Definition
sorrowful or mournful; expressing or feeling sadness or grief.
Examples
- She had a dolent expression on her face after hearing the news.
- The dolent melodies of the song captured the audience’s attention.
- His dolent words conveyed the deep sense of loss he felt.
Meaning
The term ‘dolent’ describes a state of being sad or expressing grief, often used to convey a sense of melancholy in art or literature.
Synonyms
- sorrowful
- mournful
- melancholy
- sad
- woeful
- despondent
