dolorous
UK/'dɒlәrәs/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
adj.
Feeling or expressing great sorrow; solemnly and deeply sad
悲痛的，哀伤的，凄苦的
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddolor (pain, sorrow — the Latin noun, kept almost intact) + -ous (full of) = 'full of sorrow.' A literary, solemn word, heavier in tone than plain 'sad': a dolorous sigh, a dolorous melody. Spot the noun dolor inside and the meaning is transparent.
Root dol still carries 6 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
A dolorous melody drifted from the chapel as the mourners gathered.
- 2.
He recounted the tragedy in a slow, dolorous tone.