Doleful and Glum

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Doleful adjective - Expressing or suggesting mourning.

Usage example: a doleful expression on their faces as they said good-bye to the friends they had made over the summer

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Glum is a synonym for doleful. In some cases you can use "Glum" instead an adjective "Doleful".

Nearby Word: dolefully

Glum adjective - Feeling unhappiness.

Usage example: how can you be glum after such a great day?

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Doleful is a synonym for glum in gloomy topic. Sometimes you can use "Doleful" instead an adjective "Glum".

Nearby Word: glumly

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