Definition

Feeling or expressing deep sadness or sorrow, especially in a way that is more intense than usual.

Example

The mournfuller tone of the music made everyone feel the sadness of the story.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I was listening to that new song, and it feels even mournfuller than the last one.

Really? I thought the last one was pretty sad already.

I guess it just captures the feeling of loss more deeply.

Yeah, some songs really hit you hard with their emotions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mournfuller → It is formed from "mourn" (from Old English *murnan*, meaning to feel or express sorrow) and "-full" (meaning full of) and "-er" (indicating a comparative degree). The word "mournfuller" means more full of sorrow or grief than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of feeling sorrow ('mourn') and being 'full of' that sorrow ('-full'), and then consider that 'mournfuller' means having even more sorrow than before.

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