Mournful

Pronunciation

Alternative forms

• mournfull

Origin

mourn + -ful

Full definition of mournful

Adjective

1. Filled with grief or sadness; being in a state in which one mourns.
2. Fit to inspire mourning; tragic.
• Edgar Allan PoeHaving deposited our mournful burden upon tressels within this region of horror, we partially turned aside the yet unscrewed lid of the coffin, and looked upon the face of the tenant.

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