mournful

• Beschreibt ein Gefühl oder einen Ausdruck von Trauer, Kummer oder Schmerz; auch für etwas, das eine düstere, klagende Stimmung vermittelt.

Describes a feeling or expression of sadness, grief, or sorrow.

1. Expressing sorrowB2formal

   Showing or conveying a feeling of deep sadness or grief.

   Traurig

   • Her mournful voice brought tears to everyone's eyes.
   • He gave a mournful sigh as he looked at the old photograph.
   • The mournful expression on his face told us everything.

   Synonymeanguisheddismalgrievingmelancholyplaintiveruefulsadsorrowfulwistfulwoeful

   Antonymeblithecheerfulgladgleefulhappyjovialjoyfuljubilantlightheartedmerry

2. Filled with or evoking sadnessB2formal

   Describing something that is full of sadness or causes a feeling of melancholy.

   Traurig

   • The mournful sound of the violin echoed through the hall.
   • It was a mournful scene, with rain falling on the empty streets.
   • The movie had a mournful ending that left the audience quiet.

   Synonymedolefulgrievouslamentingmelancholyplaintivesadsombersorrowfulwistfulwoeful

   Antonymeblithecheerfulgladhappyjoyful