mournfulness

noun

Definition of mournfulnessnext
as in sadness
a state or spell of low spirits the memorial to the war's dead has an aura of mournfulness that cannot be conveyed in words

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  1. melancholy
  2. depression
  3. sorrow
Noun
  • There’s some comedy in there, but all the laughs are so blunted by a determined melancholy that nothing really lands.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Moving and melancholy, Chalamet’s performance brought him widespread awards recognition including SAG, BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.
    — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
Definition of melancholy
Noun
  • The 10 Best Movies Leaving Netflix In March 2025 Aftersun (2022) Few movies from the 2020s have hit me quite as hard as Aftersun, a movie about not only dealing with depression, but being close to somebody dealing with depression.
    — Travis Bean, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Sleep deficiency is also linked to diabetes, stroke, and mental health conditions like depression.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of depression
Noun
  • Now his parents have photos of Sammy on the North Carolina campus during a visit, a condolence letter from the university and deep sorrow for a life cut short.
    — Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
  • But Magnani elevates Serafina into a lightning storm of rage, sorrow, and vengeance.
    — EW Staff, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Definition of sorrow
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“Mournfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mournfulness. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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