mournful
Translation
mournful, sorrowful
Examples
She had a mournful expression on her face.
She had a mournful expression on her face.
The mournful sound of the cello filled the room.
The mournful sound of the cello filled the room.
Grammar Patterns
a mournful ((noun)) expressing sadness or grief She had a mournful expression.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sad, sorrowful, doleful; Antonyms: cheerful, joyful
Etymology
From 'mourn' plus the suffix '-ful', meaning 'full of'. So, 'full of mourning'.
Memory Tips
If something is 'mournful', it is 'full' of sadness, like a sad song or a sad face.