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
