dole
ful
Comparative
more doleful
Superlative
most doleful
1
filled with grief and sorrow
- The doleful wailing of the woman could be heard throughout the neighborhood as she mourned the loss of her child.
- We spread roses across the grave, bowing our heads in doleful silence to honor the memory of our fallen comrade.
- He recited the doleful poem with such passionate grief that many in the audience were moved to tears.
- The funeral was a solemn and doleful occasion.
- His voice sounded doleful as he spoke about the loss.
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