/ Words / Doleful

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

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

/ Doleful
FiltersHighlight
The doleful puppy whimpered when left alone in the house.
The doleful eyes of the stray dog pleaded for a home and warmth.
Jane's doleful expression revealed her disappointment at losing the game.
The doleful melody of the violin echoed through the quiet room.
The doleful aftermath of the war left scars that took years to heal.
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.

Cite

Was this helpful?
Last Updated On: May 1, 2024
Back

Filters

Difficulty
Filter sentences by sentence difficulty level.
Context
Filter sentence based on your interest or domain to better understand the word usage.
Highlight
Choose Part of Speech to highlight its usage in sentences.
Copied!