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doleful
adjective dole·ful \ˈdōl-fəl\
: very sad
Full Definition of DOLEFUL
1
: causing grief or affliction <a doleful loss>
2
: full of grief : cheerless <a doleful face>
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First Known Use of DOLEFUL
13th century
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doleful
adjective dole·ful \ˈdōl-fəl\
Definition of DOLEFUL for Kids
: very sad <a doleful day>
— dole·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
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