dolefully

[ˈdoʊlfəli]

dolefully Definition

in a manner expressing sorrow or grief.

Using dolefully: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dolefully" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She looked at him dolefully, tears welling up in her eyes.

  • Example

    The dog howled dolefully when his owner left the house.

  • Example

    He spoke dolefully about the state of the world.

dolefully Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dolefully

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Summary: dolefully in Brief

The adverb 'dolefully' [ˈdoʊlfəli] means expressing sorrow or grief. It is often used to describe someone's facial expression or tone of voice. Examples include 'She looked at him dolefully, tears welling up in her eyes' and 'The dog howled dolefully when his owner left the house.'