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21 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Doleful' in a Sentence

"Expressing or causing sorrow and sadness; having a mournful or melancholy demeanor." more

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The doleful silence in the room spoke louder than any words could.
The doleful puppy whimpered when left alone in the house.
The lost teddy bear had a doleful owner searching for it in the toy store.
The doleful eyes of the stray dog pleaded for a home and warmth.
The wilted flower looked doleful in the vase without water.
The doleful puppy whimpered in the corner of the shelter, longing for a loving home.
The doleful rainclouds covered the sky, signaling a gloomy day ahead.
At the funeral, everyone wore doleful expressions to show their grief.
Jane's doleful expression revealed her disappointment at losing the game.
Despite the sunny day, Emily's doleful mood cast a shadow on the picnic.
Sarah wore a doleful expression when her best friend moved to another city.
The doleful melody of the violin echoed through the quiet room.
The doleful melody of the sad song made everyone feel a bit teary-eyed.
The wilted flower in the garden had a doleful appearance.
The doleful puppy sat alone in the corner after losing its favorite toy.
The children wore doleful expressions when they realized the playground was closed.
The doleful aftermath of the war left scars that took years to heal.
The old, abandoned house had a doleful appearance with broken windows and overgrown weeds.
The sad clown wore a doleful smile during the circus performance.
The doleful music made the atmosphere somber during the memorial service.
The empty playground wore a doleful look on the rainy day.

Doleful

dohl-fuhl
adjectiveExpressing or causing sorrow and sadness; having a mournful or melancholy demeanor.

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Last Updated On: May 1, 2024
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