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Sorrowfulness Definition & Meaning

sorrowfulness
noun
  1. the state of being sad; "she tired of his perpetual sadness"
  2. a state of gloomy sorrow

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What does sorrowfulness mean?
the state of being sad; "she tired of his perpetual sadness" a state of gloomy sorrow
What part of speech is sorrowfulness?
Sorrowfulness is a noun.
How many definitions does sorrowfulness have?
Sorrowfulness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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