dolorous

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Dolorous' isn't a word you hear everyday. It refers to deep sorrow or expressing great sadness. It's like being heartbroken, but sounds more dramatic.

Examples in Different Contexts

In literature, an author might describe a character's emotions by writing, 'The news of his friend's passing filled him with a dolorous heart.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

Our projected profit figures were way off last quarter, which is causing a lot of stress on the team.

Response:

Indeed, the situation is quite dolorous for all of us. We must act quickly to steer the company back into a healthy financial state.

Creative

Scenario:

The critics reviewed our show quite ruthlessly, they did not seem impressed with the plot or its execution.

Response:

The reviews seem pretty dolorous indeed. But we can learn from them and upgrade our performance.