sorrowfulness meaning

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sorrowfulness (noun): the state of being sad.

sorrowfulness has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

sorrowfulness as a noun

  1. the state of being sad
    • she tired of his perpetual sadness

    Synonyms: sadness, sorrow

    Type of: unhappiness

    Kinds: mourning, poignance

    Related forms: sorrowful

  2. a state of gloomy sorrow

    Synonyms: mournfulness, ruthfulness

    Type of: sorrow

    Kinds: woe, plaintiveness

    Related forms: sorrowful

Word lists: words starting with SO · words ending in SS · 13-letter words

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