Kids Definition doleful adjective dole·ful ˈdōl-fəl 1 : full of grief : sad 2 : expressing grief dolefully -fə-lē adverb dolefulness noun More from Merriam-Webster on doleful Nglish: Translation of doleful for Spanish Speakers ...
Define dolefulness. dolefulness synonyms, dolefulness pronunciation, dolefulness translation, English dictionary definition of dolefulness. adj. 1. Filled with or expressing grief; mournful. See Synonyms at sad. 2. Causing grief: a doleful loss. dole′fu