sorrowful

🇬🇧 UK/'sɒrәuful/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Feeling or expressing deep sadness or grief; causing sorrow.

悲伤的,忧愁的,令人悲痛的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
sorrowother
+
fulfull of, characterized by
=sorrowful

Common Collocations

  • 1.sorrowful expression悲伤的表情
  • 2.sorrowful eyes忧郁的眼神
  • 3.[sorrowful heart]悲痛的内心
  • 4.look sorrowful面露悲色

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She gave him a sorrowful look before turning and walking away.

  • 2.

    The old man's sorrowful expression told the whole story without words.

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