Doleful
adjective
Expressing sorrow or sadness.
She gave me a doleful look when I said goodbye.
Often appears as...
- doleful look
- doleful eyes
adjective
Expressing sorrow or sadness.
She gave me a doleful look when I said goodbye.
Often appears as...
- doleful look
- doleful eyes
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Doleful has a strong emotional impact, suggesting deep sadness.
Her voice had a doleful tone that tugged at everyone's heartstrings.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Joy
Never use 'doleful' in happy or positive situations, as it implies gloominess.
At the surprise party, her doleful expression was out of place amidst the laughter.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Often used to describe someone's appearance or gaze to convey their sadness.
The child's doleful eyes made it clear he was upset about leaving.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Doleful has a strong emotional impact, suggesting deep sadness.
Her voice had a doleful tone that tugged at everyone's heartstrings.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Joy
Never use 'doleful' in happy or positive situations, as it implies gloominess.
At the surprise party, her doleful expression was out of place amidst the laughter.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Often used to describe someone's appearance or gaze to convey their sadness.
The child's doleful eyes made it clear he was upset about leaving.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Doleful has a strong emotional impact, suggesting deep sadness.
Her voice had a doleful tone that tugged at everyone's heartstrings.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Joy
Never use 'doleful' in happy or positive situations, as it implies gloominess.
At the surprise party, her doleful expression was out of place amidst the laughter.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Often used to describe someone's appearance or gaze to convey their sadness.
The child's doleful eyes made it clear he was upset about leaving.
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Quote examples
Gore Vidal
American Novelist
You hear all this whining going on, 'Where are our great writers?' The thing I might feel doleful about is: Where are the readers?
Quote examples
Gore Vidal
American Novelist
You hear all this whining going on, 'Where are our great writers?' The thing I might feel doleful about is: Where are the readers?
Example 1 of 1
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