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Meaning of doleful
The primary meaning of "doleful" is having or expressing a feeling of sadness or sorrow.
Etymology of doleful
The word "doleful" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, derived from the word "dole" meaning "sorrow" or "grief", and the suffix "-ful" which forms an adjective indicating a fullness or abundance of the quality expressed by the root word.
Synonyms
mournful
sorrowful
dismal
gloomy
melancholy
somber
sad
depressing
dismal
dreary
bleak
cheerless
despondent
disheartening
discouraging
upsetting
distressing
unhappy
unfortunate
lamentable
pitiful
plaintive
elegiac
funeral
dirgeful
lugubrious
mournful
dolorous
doleful
plaintive
tearful
woeful
forlorn
desolate
hopeless
despairing
dejected
depressed
downcast
glum
sullen
morose
grim
dismal
black
bleak
comfortless
dismal
drear
dreich
drearisome
Definitions
- Having a feeling of sadness or sorrow
- * Giving a feeling of sadness or sorrow
Usage Examples
- The doleful music played at the funeral reflected the mournful atmosphere.
- * The doleful expression on her face showed how sad she was about the news.
Antonyms
cheerful
happy
joyful
jubilant
celebratory
festive
merry
upbeat
optimistic
hopeful
enthusiastic
ecstatic
elated
euphoric
delighted
thrilled
excited
pleasant
pleasing
agreeable
satisfying
heartening
uplifting
inspiring
encouraging
reassuring
comforting
soothing
calm
serene
peaceful
tranquil
quiet
still
silent
hushed
muted
subdued
restrained
reserved
placid
composed
stoic
imperturbable