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adverb

Definition: In a manner expressing sadness, sorrow, or grief.

Sense 1: With a mournful expression or tone.

Example sentences:

1. "After receiving the news of her pet's passing, Emily looked dolefully out of the window, tears streaming down her face."
2. "The old man dolefully recounted the tales of his wartime experiences."

Sense 2: In a pitiable or distressing way.

Example sentences:

1. "The starving child dolefully begged for a morsel of food."
2. "As she watched her dreams crumble, she dolefully wondered what went wrong."

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