Definition & Meaning of "mournful"

mournful

feeling or expressing sorrow, grief, or sadness, especially due to someone's death or a great loss

filled with or evoking sadness

Example

The mournful sound of her voice carried a sense of lamentation, reflecting the great sadness she felt over the loss of her loved one.

The news of the sudden loss brought a woeful atmosphere to the family gathering, as tears and mournful silence filled the room.

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