1. feeling or expressing deep sadness or grief

Examples

• She gave him a sorrowful look when she heard the bad news.
• The sorrowful melody brought tears to everyone’s eyes.
• His sorrowful expression revealed how much he missed his friend.
• The widow’s sorrowful voice trembled as she spoke at the funeral.
• After losing the championship, the team walked off the field with sorrowful faces.
• The sorrowful tale of the lost dog touched everyone’s heart.