mournful
Translation
mournful, sorrowful, sad
Examples
She had a mournful expression on her face.
She had a mournful expression on her face.
The mournful sound of the bell echoed.
The mournful sound of the bell echoed.
Grammar Patterns
((mournful + noun)) expressing sadness He gave a mournful sigh.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sad, sorrowful, melancholic; Antonyms: joyful, cheerful
Etymology
From the verb 'to mourn' plus the suffix '-ful', meaning 'full of'. Literally 'full of mourning'.
Memory Tips
Imagine being 'full' of 'mourning'. This visual helps connect the word to its meaning of deep sadness.