grow sad

Frequency: 5.01.5 per million words

to gradually become sad

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Examples (10)

  • As the sun set, she began to grow sad about leaving.
  • He would often grow sad when recalling old memories.
  • Watching the old film, I started to grow sad.
  • It's easy to grow sad when you're alone for too long.
  • She felt herself growing sad as the farewell approached.
  • He had grown sad with each passing year since his loss.
  • Don't let the bad news make you grow sad.
  • The melancholic music made the whole atmosphere grow sad.
  • Despite her efforts, she couldn't help but grow sad.
  • If you dwell on negative thoughts, you'll eventually grow sad.