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mournful (adjective)

Definition: expressing or feeling sorrow or grief

Example Sentence: The mournful melody of the violin brought tears to her eyes.

mournfully (adverb)

Definition: in a sorrowful or sad manner

Example Sentence: He looked at her mournfully, knowing that he had disappointed her.

mournfulness (noun)

Definition: the state or quality of being mournful

Example Sentence: The heaviness of her heart was apparent in the mournfulness of her voice.

mournful (local)

Definition: referring to something specific to a particular region or locality that is sorrowful or causes grief

Example Sentence: The folk song captured the mournful beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

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