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DOLEFULLY

(adverb)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Dolefully.

Dolefully - as an adverb

With sadness; in a sorrowful manner

Example: "His mother looked at him dolefully when he told her he had joined the army"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sorrowfully20

Example Sentences

"She looked at him dolefully, tears welling up in her eyes."
"The dog sat by the window, whining dolefully."
"The old man gazed dolefully at his empty plate."
"The children walked away from the amusement park dolefully, not wanting the day to end."
"She dolefully watched her friends leave for the party without her."
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Word Game Points

Is DOLEFULLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dolefully is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DOLEFULLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DOLEFULLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dolefully is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DOLEFULLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is DOLEFULLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dolefully is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DOLEFULLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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