Dolorous and Weepy

Dolorous

Dolorous adjective - Expressing or suggesting mourning.

Weepy and dolorous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Weepy" instead an adjective "Dolorous".

Nearby Words: dolor, dolour

Weepy

Weepy adjective - Given to expressing strong emotion (as sorrow) by readily shedding tears.
Usage example: I'm weepy enough that I even cry at happy endings to movies and books

Dolorous and weepy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dolorous" instead an adjective "Weepy".

Nearby Words: weep, weeping, weeper
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