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mournful

/ˈmɔːrn.fəl/
mourn · ful
Adverb:mournfully
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• adjective

1

Feeling, expressing, or inducing deep sadness, grief, or regret.

Example

"The solo cellist played a mournful melody that brought tears to the eyes of the audience."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the root 'mourn' (from Old English 'murnan', meaning to be anxious, grieve, or lament) combined with the suffix '-ful'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mournful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mournful
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