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mournful

adjective

/ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

Meaning

feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief

The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.

mournful look

sorrowful, sad, gloomy, woeful, melancholy

cheerful, joyful, happy

mournful eyes, mournful expression, mournful music, mournful tone

Unpleasantly rough or severe in sound, taste, conditions, or treatment.

Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.

relevant or suitable to be applied in a situation

cautious or wary about doing something

Occurring or situated between stars.

unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive