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3 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 lost teddy bear had a doleful owner searching for it in the toy store.
The wilted flower in the garden had a doleful appearance.
The sad clown wore a doleful smile during the circus performance.

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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