Definition

Having a mournful or sad quality, often associated with a funeral or lament.

Example

The dirgeful music filled the air, evoking a sense of deep sorrow.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you ever listened to a song that feels really dirgeful?

Yeah, I know what you mean; they can be quite moving.

Right? Sometimes they just hit you in the feels.

Exactly! It's like they capture every emotion perfectly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dirgeful is formed from "dirge" (from Old French *dirge*, meaning a funeral song or lament) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "dirgeful" means full of or expressing sorrow, particularly in the context of mourning or lamentation.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'dirge' as a song of mourning, and remember that 'dirgeful' means full of that sorrowful expression.

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