Associations to the word «Doleful»

Wiktionary

DOLEFUL, adjective. Filled with grief, mournful, bringing feelings of sadness.

Dictionary definition

DOLEFUL, adjective. Filled with or evoking sadness; "the child's doleful expression"; "stared with mournful eyes"; "mournful news".

Wise words

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