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doleful
This term describes a heavy, lingering sadness that is often visible or audible. It carries a stronger sense of gloom than "sad" and is more passive than "miserable." When describing a person's expression, it suggests a drooping or pathetic quality, often evoking pity in the observer.
In a sensory context, such as music or weather, it refers to a mood that is intentionally or naturally mournful. It is more formal than "sad" and is frequently used in literary contexts to create a specific atmosphere of melancholy or despair.
Meanings
Examples
The puppy gave me a doleful look when I told him it was time for a bath.
Why do you have such a doleful expression on your face today?
A doleful melody drifted through the empty halls of the ruined castle.
She read the letter with a doleful sigh, knowing their time together had ended.
The king looked upon his fallen army with a doleful gaze.
I cannot bear to listen to this doleful music any longer.
He sounded so doleful on the phone that I immediately knew something was wrong.
The rain falling on the gray pavement felt as doleful as my own mood.