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What is another word for Lamentation? – 159 Lamentation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    mourning sorrow grief lament wail moan lamenting bereavement sadness regret repentance mourning lamentation plaint elegy dirge threnody keen coronach ululation bemoaning bewailing grieving sorrowing regretting repenting apologizing atoning condoling commiserating sympathizing empathizing deploring bemoaning lamentable plaintive rueful dolorous mournful funereal sepulchral mortuary

    Meaning of Lamentation

    The primary meaning of the word "Lamentation" is an expression of deep regret, sorrow, or grief, often in a formal or public manner.

    Definitions

    • A feeling or expression of deep regret or sorrow, typically in a formal or public manner
    • A formal expression of sorrow or grief, especially in a literary or musical work
    • The act of lamenting or mourning, especially in a formal or public manner

    Etymology of Lamentation

    The word "Lamentation" originates from the Old French word "lamentation," which is derived from the Latin word "lamentatio," meaning "a lament" or "a wailing"
    The Latin word "lamentatio" is derived from the verb "lamentari," which means "to mourn" or "to lament"
    The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe expressions of sorrow, grief, or regret

    Example Uses

    • The community came together to express their lamentation for the loss of the beloved leader
    • The poem is a lamentation of the destruction of the environment and the loss of natural beauty
    • The mournful melody was a lamentation of the sorrow and grief that filled the hearts of the people

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    jubilation celebration rejoicing triumph exultation elation euphoria delight joy cheer optimism hope cheerfulness gladness happiness bliss ecstasy rapture thrill exhilaration enthusiasm eagerness excitement zeal fervor ardor passion

    Related Nouns

    sorrow grief mourning bereavement regret repentance lament elegy dirge threnody keen coronach ululation funeral obituary eulogy condolences sympathy empathy commiseration apologia atonement expiation penance penitence remorse contrition shame guilt

    Related Verbs

    mourn grieve lament bewail bemoan regret repent apologize atone condole commiserate sympathize empathize deplore rue sorrow lament keen wail moan ululate funeralize eulogize obituarize apologize expiate atone penitence shame guilt

    Related Adjectives

    mournful sorrowful grief-stricken bereaved regretful repentant lamentable plaintive rueful dolorous funereal sepulchral mortuary elegiac threnodic coronachic ululative mournful lamenting grieving sorrowing regretting repenting apologetic atoning expiatory penitent remorseful contrite shameful guilty