What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sorrowfully
Example
She looked at him sorrowfully, knowing that their relationship was over. [sorrowfully: adverb]
Example
He spoke sorrowfully about the loss of his beloved pet. [sorrowfully: adverb]
mournfully
Example
The widow looked mournfully at her husband's photograph on the mantelpiece. [mournfully: adverb]
Example
The church bells tolled mournfully as the funeral procession passed by. [mournfully: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sorrowfully is more commonly used than mournfully in everyday language, as it can be used in a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sorrowfully and mournfully?
Both sorrowfully and mournfully are formal words that are typically used in serious or solemn contexts.
