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Dolorously: meaning, definitions and examples

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dolorously

 

[ หˆdษ’lษ™หŒrษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

sad manner

Dolorously describes an action done in a manner that expresses sorrow or grief. It emphasizes a profound sense of sadness or lamentation in the way something is done.

Synonyms

mournfully, sadly, sorrowfully, woefully

Examples of usage

  • She spoke dolorously about her lost friend.
  • The music played dolorously, filling the room with a sense of melancholy.
  • He dolorously recounted the events of that tragic day.
  • They walked dolorously through the empty streets after the storm.

Translations

Translations of the word "dolorously" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dolorosamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเค–เคฆเคพเคฏเฅ€ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmerzlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan menyedihkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะปั–ัะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bolesnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ฒใ—ใ’ใซ (ใ‹ใชใ—ใ’ใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท douloureusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dolorosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท acฤฑ bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šฌํ”„๊ฒŒ (seulpeuge)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฃุณู‰ (bi'asi)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bolestnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bolestne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็—›่‹ฆๅœฐ (tรฒngkว” de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ boleฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรกrt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ั€ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต (auyr tรผrde)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜ แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ— (tk'iviliani p'ormit)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸrฤฑlฤฑ ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dolorosamente

Etymology

The word 'dolorously' is derived from the Latin word 'dolor', which means 'pain' or 'sorrow'. This Latin term evolved into various forms in Romance languages, capturing the essence of suffering and grief. In English, 'dolor' entered the lexicon through Middle French, where it was used to express feelings of sadness. The adverbial form 'dolorously' likely emerged in the 19th century, gaining usage in literary and poetic contexts. It reflects not just emotional pain but also the ways in which that pain can be expressive and articulated in language and art. As a result, 'dolorously' became a powerful descriptor for actions or expressions imbued with deep sorrow.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,467, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.