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dolourous

/ˈdɒl.ər.əs/

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adjective

/ˈdɒl.ər.əs/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее полный скорби, горя или боли; скорбный.

An archaic adjective meaning full of sorrow, grief, or pain; mournful.

  1. Showing sorrowC2formalbritish

    Expressing or feeling deep sadness, grief, or pain.

    ruСкорбный

    • Her dolourous expression revealed the depth of her loss.
    • The poem was a dolourous reflection on the passage of time.
    • He spoke in a dolourous tone about the tragedy.

    Synonymsanguisheddolefulgrievinglamentingmournfulsadsorrowfulwoefulwretched

    Antonymsblithecheerfulgleefulhappyjoyfulmerry