sorrowful
/ˈsɒrəʊfəl/ · /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #5822 in the learning path
悲伤的；令人悲伤的
Definitions
adj. Feeling, showing, or causing deep sadness.
悲伤的；令人悲伤的
Example
She gave a sorrowful smile as the train departed.
火车驶离时，她露出一丝悲伤的微笑。
The film presents a sorrowful portrait of families separated by migration and economic hardship.
这部电影描绘了因迁移和经济困境而分离的家庭，令人悲伤。
Collocations
- sorrowful expression
- sorrowful voice
- sorrowful farewell
Word family
- sorrow (n.)
- sorrowfully (adv.)
Synonyms
- sad
- unhappy
- mournful
Antonyms
- joyful
- cheerful
Usage tip
比sad更正式，常用于表情、声音或告别。
FAQ
- What does sorrowful mean?
- Feeling, showing, or causing deep sadness.
- How is sorrowful pronounced?
- UK /ˈsɒrəʊfəl/, US /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
