sorrowful
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Adj — Feeling or showing deep sadness.
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Etymology
From sorrow + -ful, built the same way as "hopeful" or "joyful."
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What does “sorrowful” mean?
The word “sorrowful” means feeling or showing deep sadness. In plain terms, full of sorrow — sad, whether describing a person's expression or a sad event.
How do you pronounce “sorrowful”?
“Sorrowful” is pronounced SO-roh-fuhl (/ˈsɑɹoʊfəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “sorrowful” in a sentence?
Here is “sorrowful” used in a sentence: “She gave a sorrowful smile as she said goodbye.”
What part of speech is “sorrowful”?
“Sorrowful” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “sorrowful” have?
“Sorrowful” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: feeling or showing deep sadness.