Definition

Having many tears or expressing sadness; often associated with crying.

Example

The sobful scene in the movie made everyone in the audience cry.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see that movie last night?

Yeah, it was so sobful I could hardly hold back my tears.

I know, right? The ending was just heart-wrenching.

Absolutely! It really pulled at my heartstrings.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sobful → It is formed from "sob" (meaning to cry noisily) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "sobful" means full of sobs or characterized by crying.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'full of' ('-ful') 'sobs' — that's why sobful describes someone who is crying a lot.

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