a. [ L. dolorosus, from dolor: cf. F. douloureux. See Dolor. ] 1. Full of grief; sad; sorrowful; doleful; dismal; as, a dolorous object; dolorous discourses. [ 1913 Webster ]

You take me in too dolorous a sense;
I spake to you for your comfort. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Occasioning pain or grief; painful. [ 1913 Webster ]

Their dispatch is quick, and less dolorous than the paw of the bear or teeth of the lion. Dr. H. More.

-- Dol"or*ous*ly, adv. -- Dol"or*ous*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]