doleful

English

/ˈdoʊlfəl/

adj
Definitions
  • Filled with grief, mournful, bringing feelings of sadness.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English doleful affix from English dole (grief, sorrow).

Origin

English

dole

Gloss

grief, sorrow

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

戚

Emoji

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