Definitions of dolorous [ˈdoʊ lər əs, ˈdɒl ər-]

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Definition of 'dolorous'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (adj.) dolorous
full of or causing pain or sorrow; grievous; mournful.

Etymology: (1375–1425; ME < AF, OF; see dolor , -ous)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (adj) dolorous, dolourous, lachrymose, tearful, weeping
showing sorrow

Definition of 'dolorous'

Webster Dictionary

1. (adj) dolorous
full of grief; sad; sorrowful; doleful; dismal; as, a dolorous object; dolorous discourses

2. (adj) dolorous
occasioning pain or grief; painful

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