| Situational Expressions 3
This time we will look at some words to do with sadness. They are words which can describe our mood, our clothes and even the weather. But don't be too downhearted and dismayed every cloud has its silver lining! |
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Formal
The weather is gloomy today. The sky is covered by clouds. She is very melancholy and always thinks sad thoughts The child was forlorn and alone. Jill stood sadly with her eyes downcast. They all wore somber black clothes to the funeral. Bill is very nostalgic for the good old days.
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| Informal
Susie was heartbroken when her cat died. Jenny is homesick and misses her family very much. Why such a long face Simon? Cheer up! Life isn't so bad!
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Idioms
Peter is down in the dumps. He failed his exam. I feeling so sad and blue since my true love went away. The film "Love Story" was a real tearjerker. A three hankie movie! We cried all the way through it!
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