Definition

Showing or expressing great sadness or pain.

Example

The dolorous music filled the room with a sense of sorrow.

Conversation

I just finished reading that book, and it was so dolorous at times.

Really? I heard it was quite a tearjerker.

Yeah, it definitely made me feel a mix of emotions.

Those kinds of stories can be tough but also really impactful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dolorous → It is formed from "dolor" (from Latin "dolor", meaning pain or sorrow) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of). The word "dolorous" means full of pain or sorrow.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dolor' which means pain, and remember that 'dolorous' describes something that is full of pain or sorrow.

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