dolorous in a sentence

Definition

Dolorous: expressing or feeling great sorrow or distress.

The dolorous melody lingered in the air, evoking memories of lost love.
Her dolorous expression hinted at the sorrow she carried within her heart.
The novel's dolorous themes resonated deeply with readers who had experienced similar pain.
As the dolorous rain fell, it seemed to weep for the heartache of the world.
He delivered a dolorous monologue that left the audience in silent reflection.