dolourous

dolourous
dolourous dolourous adj. 1. same as {dolorous}. [Brit.]

Syn: dolorous, dolourous, lachrymose, tearful, weeping. [WordNet 1.5]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • dolourous — adjective showing sorrow • Syn: ↑dolorous, ↑lachrymose, ↑tearful, ↑weeping • Similar to: ↑sorrowful • Derivationally related forms: ↑tearfulness ( …   Useful english dictionary

  • weeping — I noun the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds) (Freq. 1) I hate to hear the crying of a child she was in tears • Syn: ↑crying, ↑tears • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • dolor — noun (poetry) painful grief • Syn: ↑dolour • Derivationally related forms: ↑dolourous, ↑dolorous • Topics: ↑poetry, ↑poesy, ↑verse …   Useful english dictionary

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