Mournful

/ˈmɔːrnfəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

expressing or causing sorrow or grief; full of mourning.

The mournful melody of the violin filled the room with a sense of loss.

characterized by deep sadness or regret.

Her mournful expression made it clear that she was still grieving for her lost friend.

having a dismal or bleak appearance.

The mournful landscape after the storm left everyone feeling desolate.

Middle English, from 'mourn' + '-ful'; meaning full of mourning.

mournful cry

A cry that expresses deep sorrow or grief.

mournful eyes

Eyes that reflect sadness or grief.

mournful silence

A silence filled with sadness or contemplation.

mourn

To feel or show sorrow or grief.

grief

Deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.

lament

A passionate expression of grief.

Feeling down or sad.

After his breakup, he was feeling really mournful.

A dramatic expression of sadness.

She put on a mournful act to get sympathy.