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dolesome

adjective
dole·​some | \ ˈdōl-səm How to pronounce dolesome (audio) \

Definition of dolesome

: doleful
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Examples of dolesome in a Sentence

the dolesome sound of a lone harmonica arising from the darkened encampment

First Known Use of dolesome

1533, in the meaning defined above

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