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dolorous
adjective do·lor·ous \ˈdō-lə-rəs also ˈdä-\
Definition of DOLOROUS
: causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
— do·lor·ous·ly adverb
— do·lor·ous·ness noun
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First Known Use of DOLOROUS
15th century
Medical Dictionary
dolorous
adjective do·lor·ous \ˈdō-lə-rəs, ˈdäl-ə-\
Medical Definition of DOLOROUS
1
: causing, characterized by, or affected with physical pain <dolorous sensations>
2
: causing, marked by, or expressive of misery or grief
—do·lor·ous·ly adverb
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