愁しゅう殺さつ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

deep grief; deep sorrow

Literary and somewhat archaic word for profound sadness or grief. Often used in poetic or classical contexts. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to grieve deeply'.

• 彼かれは愛あいする人ひとを失うしない、愁しゅう殺さつの思おもいに沈しずんだ。

  He lost his loved one and sank into deep grief.

• その詩しは愁しゅう