mournfully
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"I have to start over," he said mournfully.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
It reminds me of the old joke about the guy in the Wild West who, before he was hanged for horse stealing, said “This will be a real lesson to me,” mournfully, from the scaffold.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
In the end, the police officers present at the march kept a discreet presence, looking on mournfully at a party from which they were excluded.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2025
Hamm joins "The Morning Show" following an Apple TV+ ad campaign in which he mournfully wallows in the realization that every major star shows up on the streaming service but him.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2023
“You are preoccupied, my dear,” she said mournfully to Harry.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
