adjective expressing sorrow; mournful
adverb in a sorrowful or mournful manner
The singer's doleful voice brought tears to the audience's eyes.
The author used doleful language to convey the sadness of the protagonist's situation.
The painting depicted a doleful scene of a lone figure in a desolate landscape.
The poet's doleful verses captured the melancholy of lost love.
The movie had a doleful soundtrack that set the tone for the tragic ending.
The writer's doleful prose captured the melancholy of the character's situation.
The psychologist noted the doleful expressions of the patients during the therapy session.
The musician's doleful melody resonated with the audience, evoking strong emotions.
The actor portrayed a doleful character with such depth and emotion that the audience was moved to tears.