Mournful Meaning in English
word
ˈmɔɹnfəɫ
MORN-fuhl
mˈɔːnfəl
MAWN-fuhl
Definition
Looking or sounding very sad, often because of loss or grief.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally or in literary contexts to describe sounds (like a song), facial expressions, or moods. Often expresses deeper sadness than 'sad'. Common collocations: 'mournful eyes', 'mournful music', 'mournful silence'. Not usually used for slight, everyday sadness.
Spanish: triste - lúgubrePortuguese (BR): triste - pesarosoPortuguese (PT): triste - pesarosoChinese (Simplified): 悲伤的 - 忧郁的Chinese (Traditional): 悲傷的 - 憂鬱的Hindi: शोकाकुल - उदासArabic: حزين - كئيبBengali: শোকাহত - বিষণ্ন - করুণRussian: печальный - скорбныйJapanese: 悲しげな - 哀しみに満ちたVietnamese: đầy tang thương - đau buồnKorean: 애절한 - 슬픈Turkish: hüzünlü - yaslıUrdu: غمگین - افسردہIndonesian: sedih - muram - penuh duka
Example Sentences
The poem had a mournful tone.
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She gave me a mournful look.
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The dog's mournful howl echoed in the night.
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His eyes were so mournful that I almost started crying.
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There was a mournful silence after the news.
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The violin played a mournful melody that filled the room.
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