Definition

A state of being filled with sorrow or sadness.

Example

The dolorousness of the poem moved everyone to tears.

Conversation

Have you ever felt a deep sense of dolorousness after a sad movie?

Absolutely, some films really hit you hard emotionally.

Yeah, it's like the sadness lingers long after the credits roll.

Exactly! It's a powerful reminder of how stories can affect us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dolorousness → It is formed from "dolor" (from Latin "dolor", meaning pain or sorrow) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of) combined with "-ness" (indicating a state or condition). The word "dolorousness" refers to the state of being full of sorrow or pain.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dolor' meaning pain, and remember that 'dolorousness' describes a state of being full of pain or sorrow.

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