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mournfully

[/ˈmɔːrnfəli/]
adverb
lamentavelmente
1. in a way that expresses deep sorrow, grief, or sadness
She gazed mournfully out the window after hearing the news.
Ela olhava lamentavelmente pela janela depois de ouvir a notícia.
2. in a manner that conveys melancholy or lamentation
The violin played mournfully during the funeral ceremony.
O violino tocava de forma melancólica durante a cerimônia fúnebre.
Synonyms
sadlysorrowfullyplaintivelymiserablywoefullydolefully
Antonyms
joyfullycheerfullyhappilymerrily

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lamentavelmente
most common usage
General Brazilian
melancolicamente
emphasizing melancholy aspect
Portugal
lamentavelmente
standard usage
Portugal
de forma lamentosa
more formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

mournfully eye something
mournfully sing a sad song
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