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- US Pronunciation
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- [dohl-suh m]
- /ˈdoʊl səm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dohl-suh m]
- /ˈdoʊl səm/
Definitions of dolesome word
- abbreviation DOLESOME doleful. 1
- noun dolesome Doleful; dismal; gloomy. 1
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Origin of dolesome
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; dole2 + -some1
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Parts of speech for Dolesome
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dolesome popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dolesome usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dolesome
adj dolesome
- afflicted — to distress with mental or bodily pain; trouble greatly or grievously: to be afflicted with arthritis.
- calamitous — If you describe an event or situation as calamitous, you mean it is very unfortunate or serious.
- deplorable — If you say that something is deplorable, you think that it is very bad and unacceptable.
- dire — causing or involving great fear or suffering; dreadful; terrible: a dire calamity.
- distressing — great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
Antonyms for dolesome
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