Word
grieved
US/ˈɡɹivd/
UK/ɡɹˈiːvd/
Definition
adj. feeling very sad, especially because someone you love has died. It describes a deep, heavy pain in your heart after a loss.
adj. feeling or showing great sorrow, typically following the death of a loved one. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'feel' or 'look' to describe an emotional state.
Examples
“The grieved family sat together in silence.”
“The grieved community gathered at the park to hold a candlelight vigil for the victims of the accident.”
“Though she appeared composed in public, her grieved expression during the private ceremony revealed the true depth of her mourning.”
Examples
simple
“The grieved family sat together in silence.”
contextual
“The grieved community gathered at the park to hold a candlelight vigil for the victims of the accident.”
complex
“Though she appeared composed in public, her grieved expression during the private ceremony revealed the true depth of her mourning.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “grieved” in context.
Verb
01. grieved at
“She was visibly grieved at the news of the factory's closure.”
adj + prep
02. grieved by
“They were grieved by the destruction of the historic landmark.”
adj + prep
03. leave grieved
“The tragic accident left the entire family grieved and searching for answers.”
verb + adj
Adjective
04. deeply grieved
“The community was deeply grieved by the sudden loss of their local hero.”
adv + adj
05. sincerely grieved
“He was sincerely grieved to hear about the passing of his former colleague.”
adv + adj
Noun
06. grieved family
“The local church offered support and counseling to the grieved family.”
adj + noun
07. be deeply grieved to hear
“I was deeply grieved to hear of your father's recent passing.”
08. leave someone sorely grieved
“The betrayal of his closest friend left him sorely grieved.”
Usage
Often functions as a participial adjective; typically follows a linking verb or modifies a noun related to people or their expressions.
Real-World Examples
“Some Iranians grieved while others celebrated the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, exposing a deep fault line in a country stunned by the sudden demise of the man who ruled for 36 years.” “After news of her death reached us, I grieved that I did not even know how to reach her family to tell them what a compassionate companion she had been.” “Joeki grieved for her for the rest of his life.” Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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