Sentence example with the word 'mournful'

mournful

affecting, catastrophic, despondent, distressing, faultfinding, grief-stricken, lamentable, overcome, poignant, sore, upsetting

Definition adj. expressing sorrow

Last update: December 27, 2015


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Reflective, even somewhat grave and mournful, it is full of unfulfilled longing.   [adjective]

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Their mournful cries are reminders of their partial exile.   [adjective]

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Come, friend, don't be mournful for the colt; 'twas an innocent thing, and had not seen much hardship.'   [adjective]

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The mournful intelligence was received in solemn silence.   [adjective]

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And yet whatever she sings has that mournful, painful ring which even you can do nothing to alter.   [adjective]

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"Every moment has brought some fresh tidings and all are mournful."   [adjective]

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"Prepare yourself to hear bad news," said Sirona, looking at the pair with mournful anxiety as if to crave their pardon for the evil tidings she was obliged to bring.   [adjective]

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Others, whose relations were more intimate, pressed forward to enjoy the mournful satisfaction of being the first messengers of evil tidings.   [adjective]

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