Mournfully Meaning in English
word · lemma: mournful
Definition
In a way that expresses deep sadness, often because of loss or grief.
Usage & Nuances
This adverb is fairly formal and poetic. Commonly used to describe looks, words, actions, or music with a sense of sorrow. Often found in literature, storytelling, and emotional descriptions, but less common in spoken everyday conversation.
Spanish: tristemente - con tristezaPortuguese (BR): tristemente - de maneira lamentosaPortuguese (PT): tristemente - de forma lamentosaChinese (Simplified): 悲伤地 - 哀悼地Chinese (Traditional): 悲傷地 - 哀悼地Hindi: शोकपूर्वक - दुःख सेArabic: بحزن - بأسىBengali: বেদনাভরে - শোকার্তভাবেRussian: печально - с уныниемJapanese: 悲しげに - 哀しそうにVietnamese: đầy đau buồn - một cách sầu nãoKorean: 슬프게 - 애절하게Turkish: hüzünle - kederli bir şekildeUrdu: غمگین انداز میں - افسردگی کے ساتھIndonesian: dengan sedih - secara penuh duka
Example Sentences
She looked mournfully at the empty chair.
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The dog howled mournfully all night.
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He spoke mournfully about his childhood home.
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She sang mournfully, touching everyone in the room.
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He smiled mournfully and shook his head, remembering the good times.
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The violin played mournfully as the movie ended.
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