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dolorous
adjective
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Divide dolorous into syllables:

do · lor · ous

How to pronounce dolorous:

Definition of dolorous:

dolorous (adjective):
gloomy and depressing
adjective. showing sorrow.
causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief

Synonyms for dolorous:

bleaksadfunerealdepressedagonizedcryingmournfullugubriousdolefulregretful
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