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mournful
adjective mourn·ful \ˈmȯrn-fəl\
: full of sorrow : very sad
Full Definition of MOURNFUL
1
: expressing sorrow : sorrowful
2
: full of sorrow : sad
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First Known Use of MOURNFUL
15th century
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MOURNFUL Defined for Kids
mournful
adjective mourn·ful \ˈmȯrn-fəl\
Definition of MOURNFUL for Kids
1
: full of sorrow or sadness <a mournful face>
2
: causing sorrow <mournful news>
— mourn·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb <spoke mournfully>
— mourn·ful·ness noun
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