Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tristful
adjective
/ˈtrɪstfəl/
Definition
Feeling or expressing sadness; mournful.
Examples
- The tristful expression on her face spoke volumes about her feelings.
- He wrote a tristful poem reflecting on lost love.
- On a tristful day, the grey clouds mirrored his mood perfectly.
Meaning
Tristful describes a state of sorrow or melancholy, often evoking a sense of deep emotional sadness.
Synonyms
- sad
- mournful
- sorrowful
- melancholy
- dejected
