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Meaning of mournfully
The primary meaning of the word "mournfully" is to feel or express deep sorrow or sadness.
Etymology of mournfully
The word "mournfully" originates from the Old English and Old French words "murnian" and "mourner", which mean to lament or grieve, with the suffix "-ful" added to form an adverb indicating a manner or state.
Synonyms
sorrowfully
sadly
mournfully
gloomily
somberly
melancholically
dejectedly
despairingly
hopelessly
dismally
drearily
bleakly
despondently
depressingly
unhappily
unhopely
pitifully
lamentably
regretfully
remorsefully
contritely
penitently
ruefully
dolefully
plaintively
woefully
dolorously
lugubriously
funereally
mournfully
sorrowingly
Definitions
- In a way that shows or feels great sadness, sorrow, or regret
- * With a feeling of sorrow or loss
Usage Examples
- The funeral procession moved mournfully through the empty streets.
- * She played the piano mournfully, recalling the memories of her lost love.
- * The mournful sound of the cello filled the concert hall.
Antonyms
cheerfully
happily
joyfully
jubilantly
triumphantly
victoriously
blissfully
ecstatically
elatedly
euphorically
optimistically
hopefully
confidently
brightly
positively
delightfully
pleasantly
amusingly
humorously
lightheartedly
airily
breezily