heavy-hearted

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heavy-hearted (comparative more heavy-hearted, superlative most heavy-hearted)

  1. (idiomatic) sad, melancholic.
    Synonyms: miserable, sorrowful; see also Thesaurus:sad
    The mourners left the funeral heavy-hearted and silent.
    He gave a heavy-hearted sigh.

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