dolorous

Phonetic Respelling: [ dol-er-uhs, doh-ler- ]

Definition:

adj. causing or marked by pain misery or sorrow.

Sentence:

The artist used graphic imagery to express grief in her dolorous paintings.

More example sentences:

The artist used graphic imagery to express grief in her dolorous paintings.

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Synonyms:

miserable; anguished; afflicted; afflictive

Antonyms:

cheery; happy; hopeful

How many syllables in dolorous?

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