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sorrowful
adjective
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Divide sorrowful into syllables:

sor · row · ful

How to pronounce sorrowful:

Definition of sorrowful:

sorrowful (adjective):
in low spirits
full of or marked by sorrow
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss.

Synonyms for sorrowful:

bleakwoebegoneheartrendingsadfunerealdepressedagonizedcryingsorrowingmournful
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Antonyms for sorrowful:

excitingintriguingmirthfulupliftinggratifiedworthwhilevivaciouspleasedfortunatefulfilled
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