Mournfuller: meaning, definitions and examples

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mournfuller

 

[ ˈmɔrnˌfʊlər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotional state

Mournfuller is a comparative form of the adjective mournful. It describes a state of deep grief or sadness that is more intense than what is described by its base form. This term is often used when discussing feelings of loss or sorrow, particularly in contexts involving death or separation. By emphasizing a heightened sense of sorrow, it captures the profound emotional impact of mourning.

Synonyms

grief-stricken, sadder, sorrowful

Examples of usage

  • Her gaze was mournfuller after the tragic news.
  • The mournfuller melodies echoed through the empty hall.
  • His expression grew mournfuller as the memories flooded back.

Translations

Translations of the word "mournfuller" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais triste

🇮🇳 अधिक शोकाकुल

🇩🇪 trauriger

🇮🇩 lebih berduka

🇺🇦 більш сумний

🇵🇱 bardziej smutny

🇯🇵 より悲しい

🇫🇷 plus triste

🇪🇸 más triste

🇹🇷 daha hüzünlü

🇰🇷 더 슬픈

🇸🇦 أكثر حزناً

🇨🇿 smutnější

🇸🇰 smutnejší

🇨🇳 更悲伤

🇸🇮 bolj žalosten

🇮🇸 meira sorgmæddur

🇰🇿 одан да қайғылы

🇬🇪 მეტი მწუხარე

🇦🇿 daha kədərli

🇲🇽 más triste

Etymology

The word 'mournfuller' is derived from the base word 'mournful', which originates from the Old English 'murnan', meaning 'to grieve'. The suffix '-ful' indicates 'full of', transforming it into an adjective that expresses the state of being full of mourning or sorrow. The addition of '-er' creates the comparative form, signifying an increased degree of the emotion. This construction follows a common pattern in English morphology, allowing speakers to articulate varying intensities of emotion. The use of comparative adjectives such as mournfuller highlights the nuanced way in which people express grief and sadness, often reflecting personal experiences and cultural attitudes toward loss.