Mournful
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3
Personal Sorrow
Use 'mournful' to describe personal feelings of deep sadness, especially during bereavement or loss. After the funeral, his voice was quiet and mournful.
Pro Tip 2/3
Regretful Tone
Mournful can imply regret or remorse over a particular event or situation. He reflected on the past with a mournful sigh.
Pro Tip 3/3
Expressing Grief
Describe a person's behavior or facial expressions as 'mournful' to emphasize their state of grieving. She wore a mournful look as she spoke of her grandfather.