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mournful

[mawrn-fuhl, mohrn-] / ˈmɔrn fəl, ˈmoʊrn- /


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But the production here betrays its economy, and the direction, by Garth Davis and Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, remains earthbound, held down by mournful strings and devoid of color.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Watching “Unzipped” together ahead of this piece, my friend remarked that the film is “so fabulous it’s mournful to watch.”

From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026

Victorious Spanish fans and mournful Argentinians brought the World Cup carnival back to the heart of New York for their blockbuster clash Sunday, reigniting fervor that had dipped with the US exit.

From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026

Instead of soaring uplift and ascension, it presents a mournful void.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026

Woo lets out a mournful “Woo!” before tugging at my hair.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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