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doleful

/ˈdoʊl.fʊl/ adjective · British & US
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What does doleful mean?

adjective

Causing or expressing sadness; mournful. Used to describe a feeling of sorrow or regret.

Example

"The doleful melody echoed through the empty halls, evoking a sense of melancholy."

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