sorrowful
adjective/ˈsɑroʊfəl/
Frequency rank: #17,172 most common English word
Meaning
Feeling or expressing deep sadness or grief.
Example sentence
She gave sorrowful look when she heard the sad news.
Synonyms & related words
- sad
- mournful
- grieving
- heartbroken
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