Heavy-hearted

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    sad, melancholic. idiomatic

    "The mourners left the funeral heavy-hearted and silent."

Synonyms

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atrabiliaryatrabiliousblithelessbluebummed outchapfallen

Example

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"Mary wanted to use the gift token the telephone company had given her, but the item she wanted was out of stock; she had to leave, heavy-hearted and empty-handed. Disappointed beyond measure, she changed her provider."

Related phrases

heavy-heartedlyheavy-heartedness

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