Definition

Feeling sad or unhappy; having a gloomy or sorrowful expression.

Example

She had a tristful look on her face after hearing the bad news.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed how tristful the skies look today?

Yeah, it definitely feels gloomy outside.

I always find rainy days to be a bit tristful myself.

Same here, but sometimes they can be cozy too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tristful is formed from "trist" (from Latin "tristis", meaning sad or sorrowful) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "tristful" means full of sadness or sorrow.

Memory Tip

Think of 'trist' meaning sad, and remember that 'tristful' describes someone who is full of sadness.

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