Mournfullest: meaning, definitions and examples

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mournfullest

 

[ ˈmɔrnfələst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotional state

Mournfullest is a superlative form of the adjective mournful, which means expressing or feeling sorrow or grief. It describes a state of being filled with the most profound sadness or regret. This term can be used in a poetic or literary context to convey extreme emotional pain.

Synonyms

most forlorn, most sorrowful, saddest.

Examples of usage

  • The mournfullest song echoed in the empty hall.
  • She wore the mournfullest expression at the funeral.
  • The mournfullest of tales often resonate deeply within us.

Translations

Translations of the word "mournfullest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais triste

🇮🇳 सबसे दुखी

🇩🇪 am traurigsten

🇮🇩 paling menyedihkan

🇺🇦 найсумніший

🇵🇱 najsmutniejszy

🇯🇵 最も悲しい

🇫🇷 le plus triste

🇪🇸 el más triste

🇹🇷 en üzücü

🇰🇷 가장 슬픈

🇸🇦 الأكثر حزنًا

🇨🇿 nejsmutnější

🇸🇰 najsmutnejší

🇨🇳 最悲伤的

🇸🇮 najbolj žalosten

🇮🇸 sorglegastur

🇰🇿 ең қайғылы

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მწუხარე

🇦🇿 ən kədərli

🇲🇽 el más triste

Etymology

The word 'mournfullest' originates from the base word 'mourn,' which is derived from the Old English 'murnan,' meaning 'to grieve' or 'to lament.' Over time, the term evolved to encompass various aspects of sorrow and sadness. The suffix '-full' adds the meaning of being full of sorrow, and the superlative '-est' indicates the highest degree of this quality. In literature, particularly poetry, 'mournfullest' has been used to describe deep emotional experiences and is often found in the works of writers who explore themes of loss and grief, enriching the English language with its expressive power.