Word
grieving
Phoneticsgriev·ing
US/ˈɡɹivɪŋ/
UK/ɡɹˈiːvɪŋ/
Definitions
01feeling deep sorrow
adj. feeling or showing great sadness because someone has died.
adj. feeling or expressing profound sorrow or distress, specifically following the death of a loved one or a significant loss.
“The grieving family asked for privacy while they dealt with their loss.”
“The grieving widow found solace in the community support she received during the difficult months following the accident.”
Antonyms
02the process of mourning
n. the act of feeling and showing great sadness after a loss.
n. the psychological and emotional process of experiencing grief. Uncountable in this abstract sense.
“Grieving is a natural process that takes time for everyone.”
“Psychologists suggest that healthy grieving involves acknowledging the pain rather than suppressing it to meet social expectations.”
Real-World Examples
“It’s a tragedy that a man has died, leaving a grieving family and friends behind.” “He understands but of course he’s also grieving because he also lost his child.” Scan code
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