1. in a way that expresses deep sadness or grief

Examples

• She looked mournfully at the old photograph of her grandmother.
• The dog howled mournfully when its owner left for work.
• He spoke mournfully about his childhood home that had been demolished.
• The wind whistled mournfully through the empty streets.
• She mournfully packed away her son’s belongings after he moved out.
• The bells tolled mournfully across the quiet village.