Mournful

Synonyms of mournful

• melancholy
• sorrowful
• grief-stricken

Antonyms of mournful

• happy
• joyful
• cheerful

Collocations of mournful

mournful eyes

Frequency: 80 %

Her mournful eyes reflected her deep sorrow.

mournful expression

Frequency: 70 %

She wore a mournful expression at the funeral.

mournful music

Frequency: 65 %

The mournful music playing in the background set a melancholic tone.

mournful melody

Frequency: 60 %

The mournful melody of the violin added to the somber atmosphere.

mournful wail

Frequency: 45 %

The mournful wail of the wind echoed through the empty streets.

Idiomatic Expressions for mournful

• Phrase: mournful wails
  Meaning: refers to loud, sorrowful cries or sounds of grief
  Usage: The mournful wails of the widow could be heard throughout the village after her husband's passing.