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dolefulness

/dəʊlˈfʊlnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does dolefulness mean?

noun

The quality of being sorrowful or mournful; a state of sadness or gloominess.

Example

"The dolefulness of the rainy day matched the melancholy mood of the protagonist."

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