NYT Dictionary

MOURNFUL

/ˈmɔɹnfəl/
AdjectiveMOURN-fulmourn-ful · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020

Meaning

Filled with grief or sadness; being in a state in which one mourns.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From mourn + -ful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

miserablesorrowfulatrabiliaryatrabiliousblithelessdispiritedbluebummed outchapfallencheerless

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2020.

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