mournfully

Meaning

In a manner that expresses deep sorrow, grief, or regret.

Examples

• She gazed mournfully at the old photograph of her childhood home.
• The cello played a mournfully slow melody that brought tears to the audience's eyes.

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːrnfəli/

Synonyms of mournfully

Words with a similar meaning to mournfully:

• sadly
• sorrowfully
• woefully
• plaintively

Antonyms of mournfully

Words with the opposite meaning to mournfully:

• joyfully
• cheerfully