Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mournful
Adjective
/ˈmɔrnfl/
Definition
Experiencing or expressing deep sadness or sorrow.
Examples
- She gazed out the window with a mournful look in her eyes.
- The mournful music filled the room, evoking memories of lost loved ones.
Meaning
Mournful describes a feeling or expression of grief or lamentation. It can refer to someone’s demeanor or the tone of a situation that evokes sadness.
Synonyms
- sorrowful
- sad
- woeful
- melancholy
- forlorn
