sadness
A small, subtle sign of sadness, often in someone's voice or expression.
Similar to 'a hint of sadness', indicating a small amount.
A slight amount of sadness that colors an emotion or situation.
Commonly used to express a significant level of sadness, often in formal contexts.
Used to describe a very strong and intense feeling of sadness.
Indicates a feeling of sadness so strong it is difficult to cope with.
A more formal or literary way to describe deep, heartfelt sadness.
Emphasizes that the sadness is genuine and not feigned.
A common phrase to refer to the experience of being sad.
Very similar to 'a feeling of sadness', often implying a more pervasive or atmospheric sadness.
A specific quality in someone's voice or words that indicates sadness.
Describes a general atmosphere or a person's demeanor that suggests sadness.
Similar to 'an air of sadness', but often with a more mystical or intangible quality.
Used as an adverbial phrase to describe performing an action while feeling sad.
To feel sadness on behalf of another person or group.
Expresses sadness in reaction to a specific event or news.
Expresses sadness concerning a situation or loss.
Expresses sadness related to a specific topic or event.
The most direct way to state that one is experiencing the emotion of sadness.
To have a strong and pervasive feeling of sadness.
Similar to 'be filled with', meaning to experience a lot of sadness.
To show or communicate one's feeling of sadness.
To perceive sadness by looking at someone's facial expression, especially their eyes.
To make one's sadness visible to others.
To conceal one's feelings of sadness from others.
To feel or perceive someone's sadness intuitively, without direct evidence.
To become aware of someone's sadness through observation.
To perceive sadness by the sound of someone's voice.
When a positive feeling or situation also has a small element of sadness.
To be the cause of someone's sadness.
Similar to 'overcome', suggesting the sadness is too strong to resist.
Describes a strong feeling of sadness taking control of a person.
Used to describe how sadness can occupy a space or a person's heart.
Describes a sudden and powerful wave of sadness affecting someone.
Describes sadness growing from within, like water rising in a well.
Describes sadness appearing slowly and subtly.