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mournful.

Filled with grief or sadness; being in a state in which one mourns.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈmɔɹnfəl/General-American/ˈmɔːnfəl/Received-Pronunciation/ˈmo(ː)ɹnfəl//ˈmoənfəl/
  1. Filled with grief or sadness; being in a state in which one mourns.

  2. Fit to inspire mourning; tragic.

Where this word comes from

From mourn + -ful.

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