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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    grief sorrow bereavement lamentation sadness melancholy regret anguish pain distress affliction woe misery unhappiness despondency desolation dejection despair heartache heartbreak sorrowfulness mournfulness dolor lament lamenting grieving bereaving mourning lamentation sorrowing grieving bereavement anguish suffering pain agony torment tribulation trial hardship adversity misfortune calamity tragedy cataclysm

    Meaning of Mourning

    The primary meaning of the word "Mourning" is a state of sorrow or grief, especially when someone has died.

    Definitions

    • The state or process of mourning, especially after someone's death
    • * A period of time spent feeling sad because someone has died
    • * A ritual or ceremony to show respect and sadness for someone who has died

    Etymology of Mourning

    The word "Mourning" comes from the Old English word "murnian", which means to mourn or lament, and is related to the Old Norse word "morna", which means to be sorrowful
    The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe a state of sorrow or grief, especially after someone's death

    Example Uses

    • The family is in mourning after the loss of their loved one
    • * The city held a day of mourning to honor the victims of the tragedy
    • * She wore black to show her mourning for her friend who had passed away

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    joy happiness delight cheer jubilation celebration triumph elation euphoria ecstasy bliss felicity glee gladness pleasure contentment satisfaction optimism hope cheerfulness lightheartedness jollity levity hilarity amusement entertainment festivity merriment revelry festiveness

    Related Nouns

    sorrow grief bereavement lament lamentation sadness melancholy regret anguish pain distress affliction woe misery unhappiness despondency desolation dejection despair heartache heartbreak sorrowfulness mournfulness funeral wake memorial eulogy obituary condolence sympathy

    Related Verbs

    mourn grieve lament sorrow regret anguish suffer hurt ache pine yearn long bereave lose miss remember commemorate honor pay tribute eulogize console comfort solace support

    Related Adjectives

    sad sorrowful mournful melancholy regretful anguished painful distressing afflictive miserable unhappy despondent desolate dejected despairing heartbroken sorrowful mournful grieving bereaved bereaving lamenting lamentable grievous dolorous lugubrious funeral memorial commemorative consolatory comforting solacing