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dolefulest

dolefulest is the superlative form of doleful.

Meaning of doleful

Adjective

doleful (comparative more doleful or dolefuller or dolefuler, superlative most doleful or dolefullest or dolefulest)

  1. Filled with grief, mournful, bringing feelings of sadness.
    • The doleful peal of the bell indicated another funeral was being held.

Questions about dolefulest

What is dolefulest the superlative form of?
Dolefulest is the superlative form of doleful.

Words near dolefulest in the dictionary

  1. dolebludgers
  2. doled
  3. doled out
  4. doleful
  5. dolefuler
  6. dolefulest
  7. dolefull
  8. dolefuller
  9. dolefullest
  10. dolefully
  11. dolefulness

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