DOLOROUS


Meaning of DOLOROUS in English

/ ˈdɒlərəs; NAmE ˈdoʊl-/ adjective

[ usually before noun ] ( literary ) feeling or showing great sadness

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : from Old French doleros , from late Latin dolorosus , from Latin dolor pain, grief.

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