Griefful

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Expressing or full of grief; painful. archaic
"each the other gan with passion great, / And griefull pittie priuately bemone."

Synonyms

achesome aching achy anguished bereaved careworn

Example

"each the other gan with passion great, / And griefull pittie priuately bemone."

Etymology

From grief + -ful.

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