Basic Details
Word: Mournful
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling or expressing deep sadness or grief.
Synonyms: Sorrowful, melancholy, grief-stricken
Antonyms: Joyful, cheerful, happy
Idioms and Phrases
- Mournful tune: A sad or sorrowful song. Example: "The mournful tune played at the funeral brought tears to everyone's eyes."
- With a mournful heart: To feel deeply sad about something. Example: "With a mournful heart, she said goodbye to her childhood home."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The mournful look on the dog's face made everyone feel sad for him.
Example 2: After hearing the mournful news, she sat quietly, lost in her thoughts.
Example 3: The film's ending was so mournful that many viewers left the cinema in tears.
Fun Fact
The word "mournful" comes from the Middle English word "mournfull," which means "full of mourning," and has been in use since the 14th century to describe feelings of deep sadness.
Famous Quote
"Tears are the silent language of grief." - Voltaire
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "mournful" mean?
a) Full of happiness
b) Feeling or expressing deep sadness
c) Very excited
d) Full of energy
Answer: b) Feeling or expressing deep sadness
2. Which of these is a synonym of "mournful"?
a) Joyful
b) Sorrowful
c) Excited
d) Cheerful
Answer: b) Sorrowful
3. Which is an antonym of "mournful"?
a) Melancholy
b) Grief-stricken
c) Happy
d) Sorrowful
Answer: c) Happy
4. Which sentence uses "mournful" correctly?
a) The puppy had a mournful expression after losing his toy.
b) The whimsical balloon floated away in the sky.
c) The children laughed with joy at the party.
d) The tree was mournful and filled with sunshine.
Answer: a) The puppy had a mournful expression after losing his toy.
5. What does "mournful heart" mean in an idiom?
a) To feel very happy
b) To have a heart that doesn't care
c) To feel deeply sad about something
d) To have a strong heart
Answer: c) To feel deeply sad about something
