sadness washes over

Examples (10)

• A wave of sadness washed over her as she heard the news.
• Suddenly, a profound sadness washed over him, leaving him speechless.
• Whenever she visits the old house, a familiar sadness washes over her.
• After the memorial, a quiet sadness washed over the attendees.
• Despite his efforts to remain cheerful, a deep sadness washed over him.
• The realization of what he had lost caused an immense sadness to wash over him.
• She tried to fight it, but an overwhelming sadness washed over her.
• Sometimes, without any clear reason, a melancholic sadness washes over me.
• The artist's painting conveyed such a powerful emotion that a collective sadness washed over the viewers.
• Even after years, a bittersweet sadness washes over them when they talk about their childhood.