doleful

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

dole +‎ -ful

Pronunciation[edit]

Adjective[edit]

doleful (comparative dolefuler, superlative dolefulest)

  1. griefful, mournful, bringing feelings of sadness.
    The doleful peal of the bell indicated another funeral was being held.

Translations[edit]

evoking sadness
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