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How do you spell Doleful?

Correct spelling

doleful

Remember: dole + ful = doleful (like dole out grief)

Why is doleful spelled this way?

From Latin dolere, to grieve. Something doleful is full of grief — sadness that permeates everything it touches.

Common misspellings of doleful

dolfuldoalefuldolefull

Example

The doleful sound of the church bells echoed through the empty streets.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell doleful?+
The correct spelling is "doleful". Remember: dole + ful = doleful (like dole out grief)
Is it dolful or doleful?+
The correct spelling is "doleful", not "dolful".

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