Meaning & Definition of word "Sorrowful"

Sorrowful

/ˈsɔːrəfəl/

adjective:

  • 1. Feeling, showing, or expressing sorrow; mournful.
    • Example: She wore a sorrowful expression at the funeral.
  • 2. Causing or marked by sorrow.
    • Example: The sorrowful news of his passing spread quickly through the community.
  • 3. Full of grief or regret.
    • Example: His sorrowful memories haunted him for years.

Etymology

From Middle English sorouful, from sorrow + -ful.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sorrowful state:

A condition of deep sadness or grief.

sorrowful eyes:

Eyes that express sadness.

Related Words

sorrow:

A feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment.

mourn:

To feel or show deep sorrow for someone or something.

Slang Meanings of sorrowful

Meaning: Down in the dumps

Example Sentence: He's been down in the dumps ever since she left.

Meaning: Feeling blue

Example Sentence: I’ve been feeling blue since the weekend.