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dolorous

[dol-er-uhs, doh-ler-] / ˈdɒl ər əs, ˈdoʊ lər- /


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Still, few poems are more famous than “The Raven” with its dolorous tocsin, “Nevermore.”

From Washington Post Jun. 2, 2021

I recall how perfectly New York City played itself those dolorous dollar days after Bowie’s death.

From New York Times Jan. 9, 2021

My Quichotte is not dolorous of countenance, but cheerful; an optimist, hopeful, believing in love.

From The Guardian Oct. 5, 2019

Sleep-deprived and dolorous in nostalgia, I’d reverted to my old role as the gloomy one.

From The New Yorker Oct. 22, 2016

Willie started a low dolorous tune on his harp.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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