mournful

• Décrit un sentiment ou une expression de tristesse, de deuil ou de chagrin, souvent avec une connotation de mélancolie profonde ou de lamentation.

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

1. Expressing sorrowB2formal

   Showing or conveying a feeling of deep sadness or grief.

   exprimant la tristesse

   • 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.

   Synonymesanguisheddismalgrievingmelancholyplaintiveruefulsadsorrowfulwistfulwoeful

   Antonymesblithecheerfulgladgleefulhappyjovialjoyfuljubilantlightheartedmerry

2. Filled with or evoking sadnessB2formal

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

   Triste, lamentable, qui évoque la mélancolie

   • 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.

   Synonymesdolefulgrievouslamentingmelancholyplaintivesadsombersorrowfulwistfulwoeful

   Antonymesblithecheerfulgladhappyjoyful