mournfulness

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Noun mournfulness has 1 sense

mournfulness, sorrowfulness, ruthfulness - a state of gloomy sorrow
--₁ is a kind of sorrow
--₁ has particulars: woe, woefulness; plaintiveness

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Mournfulness

Definition 1 (Noun): a state or feeling of deep sorrow or grief.

Example Sentence 1: The whole town was overcome with mournfulness after the tragic accident.

Definition 2 (Noun): the quality or characteristic of being sorrowful or lamenting.

Example Sentence 2: The mournfulness in her voice tugged at his heartstrings.

Definition 3 (Adjective): expressing or exhibiting sorrow or grief.

Example Sentence 3: The mournfulness melody brought tears to his eyes.