dolefully
dolefully adverb: in a doleful manner.
Adverb
dolefully (comparative more dolefully, superlative most dolefully)
- In a doleful manner
- Synonyms:
- deplorably, dolorously, grievously, lamentably, lugubriously, mournfully, plaintively, regrettably, ruefully, sadly
Synonyms of dolefully
- deplorably
- dolorously
- grievously
- lamentably
- lugubriously
- mournfully
- plaintively
- regrettably
- ruefully
- sadly
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Forms of dolefully
| comparative | more dolefully |
|---|---|
| superlative | most dolefully |
Origin of dolefully
From Middle English dolfully, dolefulliche, deolfulliche, equivalent to doleful + -ly.
Questions about dolefully
- What does dolefully mean?
- Dolefully means in a doleful manner.
- What part of speech is dolefully?
- Dolefully is an adverb.
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