mournfulness
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6.5
- noun
- /ˈmɔrnfələs/
- The mournfulness in her voice revealed the depth of her sorrow after the loss of her beloved pet.
Examples
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As the track progresses, it reveals some truly virtuosic ocarina/flute playing that carries both mournfulness and joy.
Blog text (25) -
He rolled his eyes expressively, pursing his jolly little mouth into something as close to mournfulness as could be managed within the limitations of its shape.
Fiction book (1992) -
More specifically, I would argue that for both the fictional readers depicted within the world of the narrative and for actual readers of Conrad's novella, the text's pervasive language of brooding and mournfulness creates a distinct sense of unease.
Academic text (2018) -
After the old man's passing, a profound mournfulness settled over the entire community.
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As they listened to the somber music, a sense of mournfulness filled the room, reflecting their shared grief.
Synonyms
410
2.1
Deep sadness after you lose someone or something important
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1.0
A feeling of being unhappy
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3.7
A very strong feeling of sadness after a great loss
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6.5
A serious, sad mood that feels quiet and heavy
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6.6
A quiet feeling of sadness and low spirits
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4.3
A feeling of having many tears and wanting to cry because of sadness
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6.1
A feeling that makes someone want to cry
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6.3
A feeling of regret or sadness about something you did
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7.5
Deep sadness after losing someone you love
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6.3
A deep feeling of sadness about a loss
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8.4
A very sad, serious look that shows deep sadness
Deep, quiet sadness often caused by grief
A feeling of deep sadness and loss
Antonyms
How Sad
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Mournfulness comes from mourn, which means 'to feel deep sadness', plus the endings -ful meaning 'full of' and -ness meaning 'the state of'. So mournfulness is simply the state of being full of mourning or deep sorrow.