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MOURNFUL

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Mournful.

How to pronounce mournful:

US

Mournful - as an adjective satellite

Expressing sorrow

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plaintive14

Filled with or evoking sadness

Example: "The child's doleful expression"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
doleful11

Mournful - as an adjective

Filled with grief or sadness; being in a state in which one mourns.

Fit to inspire mourning; tragic.

Example Sentences

"She sang a mournful song at the funeral."
"The old man had a mournful expression on his face."
"The mournful howling of the wind kept me awake all night."
"The painting captured the mournful gaze of the subject."
"He played a mournful tune on his violin."
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Word Game Points

Is MOURNFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mournful is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MOURNFUL has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is MOURNFUL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mournful is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MOURNFUL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is MOURNFUL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mournful is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MOURNFUL has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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