Definitions

1. adjective

feeling or expressing sorrow; causing sorrow

“The sorrowful news of the loss filled the entire room with a somber atmosphere.”

2. noun

a state of sadness or sorrow

“Her sorrowful mood lasted for days after the breakup.”

3. adverb

in a sorrowful manner; causing sorrow

“The sorrowful way in which she sang the song moved everyone in the audience to tears.”