# mournfully

**Pronunciation:** /ˈmɔːrnfəli/ · MORN-fuh-lee

**Part of speech:** adverb

## 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.
- He sighed mournfully when he realized he had missed his final chance to apologize.

## Synonyms

- sadly — General term for feeling unhappy.
- sorrowfully — Emphasizes a deeper sense of grief or pain.
- woefully — Implies a sense of misery or wretchedness.
- plaintively — Suggests a sound or look of suffering and pleading.

## Antonyms

- joyfully — Expressing great happiness or delight.
- cheerfully — In a happy and optimistic manner.

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