sorrowful
UK/'sɒrәuful/US
B1
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 Englishsorrowother
+
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.