Sorrowful Meaning in English
word
ˈsɑɹoʊfəɫ
SAR-oh-fuhl
sˈɒɹəʊfəl
SOR-oh-fuhl
Definition
Feeling or showing deep sadness, usually because of something serious or unfortunate.
Usage & Nuances
'Sorrowful' is formal and literary, stronger than just 'sad'. Used to describe faces, eyes, music, stories, or situations. Less common in casual speech; 'sad' or 'heartbroken' are usually used in conversation.
Spanish: triste - apesadumbradoPortuguese (BR): triste - pesarosoPortuguese (PT): triste - pesarosoChinese (Simplified): 悲伤的 - 悲哀的Chinese (Traditional): 悲傷的 - 哀愁的Hindi: दुःखी - शोकाकुलArabic: حزين - كئيبBengali: বেদনাদায়ক - শোকপূর্ণRussian: печальный - скорбныйJapanese: 悲しげな - 悲哀に満ちたVietnamese: đầy đau buồn - bi thươngKorean: 슬픈 - 비통한Turkish: hüzünlü - kederliUrdu: غمگین - افسردہIndonesian: penuh duka - sedih mendalam
Example Sentences
She gave him a sorrowful look.
basic
The movie had a sorrowful ending.
basic
He felt sorrowful after losing his pet.
basic
There was a sorrowful silence in the room after the bad news.
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Her voice sounded sorrowful when she spoke about her past.
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The music at the funeral was deeply sorrowful.
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