sorrowfulness

Example Sentences

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Although such sorrowfulness might send Ward to Spotify, Cooper believes this kind of event can actually increase loyalty to radio.

From Washington Post • Sep. 10, 2022

The pervading atmosphere of sorrowfulness in much of Josquin’s music, whether applied to sacred music or secular songs of unhappy love, is typical of his strife-filled time.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

Pray, now," with a sort of sociable sorrowfulness, slowly sliding along the rail, "Pray, now, my young friend, what volume have you there?

From The Confidence-Man by Melville, Herman

"Poor mother!" repeated Dora in a voice that was only more soft and caressing because of its sorrowfulness.

From A Houseful of Girls by Tytler, Sarah

He was grave, but he did not resent her sorrowfulness.

From The Precipice by Peattie, Elia Wilkinson