sorrowful

adjective
UK: /ˈsɒrəfʊl/
US: /ˈsɑːroʊfʊl/

  1. Feeling or expressing great sadness or regret.

    1. She felt sorrowful after the movie.
    2. The sorrowful music reminded him of his past mistakes and losses.

  2. Causing or characterized by sorrow; Melancholy and mournful.

    1. It was a sorrowful day for all.
    2. A sorrowful expression filled her face as she recalled the tragic event.

Synonyms

sad mournful melancholy dejected gloomy depressed

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sorrowful" in English means: Feeling or expressing great sadness or regret., Causing or characterized by sorrow; Melancholy and mournful..

The phonetic transcription of "sorrowful" is /ˈsɒrəfʊl/ in British English and /ˈsɑːroʊfʊl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sorrowful": sad, mournful, melancholy, dejected, gloomy, depressed.

Example usage of "sorrowful": "She felt sorrowful after the movie.". More examples on the page.