Dolorous

usgb/ˈdəʊlərəs/
adjective

Causing, feeling or expressing great sorrow or distress.

She read the dolorous news in the letter.
Visual representation of "dolorous" - causing, feeling or expressing great sorrow or distress

Often appears as...

  • dolorous news
  • dolorous event
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Emotional Weight

Use 'dolorous' to emphasize the emotional heaviness of a situation or expression of grief.

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His voice carried a dolorous tone that matched the gloomy atmosphere of the funeral.
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Literary Use

'Dolorous' is often used in literary or formal contexts, rather than everyday conversation.

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The novel described the protagonist's journey with dolorous reflections on lost love.
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Context Specific

The term 'dolorous' is suitable for serious, tragic, or respectful contexts, not for minor inconveniences.

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After the town was hit by the hurricane, the mayor's speech was fittingly dolorous.
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