mournful
adjective/ˈmɔrnfəl/
Frequency rank: #16,718 most common English word
Meaning
Feeling or expressing deep sadness or grief.
Example sentence
She sang mournful songs at the memorial service to honor those who had passed away.
Synonyms & related words
- sorrowful
- sad
- grieving
- melancholy
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