adjective as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

funereal, mournful, sorrowful, gravely

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Example Sentences

Example:The funereal tone of the speeches at the funeral was fitting for the seriousness of the occasion.

Definition:Characteristic of a funeral or a burial; mournful, gloomy; relating to death.

From funereal

Example:The mournful music at the funeral brought tears to many of the mourners.

Definition:Expressing or embodying sorrow and grief; melancholy, sorrowful.

From mournful

Example:The sorrowful faces of the mourners told of their deep grief at the loss of a loved one.

Definition:Felt or showing sorrow, grief, or regret; sad, unhappy.

From sorrowful

Example:The service was conducted in a gravely manner to respect the memory of the deceased.

Definition:In a serious, solemn manner; gravely, seriously.

From gravely