mournful
UK/'mɒ:nful/US
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Definitions
adj.
Feeling or expressing deep sadness and grief; causing sorrow
悲哀的，哀伤的，令人惋惜的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmournstem
+
fulfull of, characterized by
=mournful
Common Collocations
- 1.mournful sound哀伤的声音
- 2.mournful expression哀伤的表情
- 3.mournful tone哀伤的语气
Example Sentences
- 1.
The mournful sound of the violin echoed through the empty concert hall.
- 2.
His mournful expression revealed the deep sadness he carried in his heart.