Word
lamented
Phoneticslament·ed
US/ɫəˈmɛntɪd/
UK/lɐmˈɛntɪd/
Definition
adj. describing something or someone that people miss very much because they are gone or no longer exist. It is often used to show respect for something from the past.
adj. mourned or deeply regretted; refers to a person, object, or state that is no longer present. Often used as a participial adjective in formal or literary contexts.
Examples
“The lamented old theater was torn down last year.”
“In his speech, the professor spoke of the much lamented loss of traditional craftsmanship in the modern furniture industry.”
“The author’s latest essay reflects on the lamented passing of an era when public discourse was defined by civility rather than the performative outrage common in digital spaces.”
Examples
simple
“The lamented old theater was torn down last year.”
contextual
“In his speech, the professor spoke of the much lamented loss of traditional craftsmanship in the modern furniture industry.”
complex
“The author’s latest essay reflects on the lamented passing of an era when public discourse was defined by civility rather than the performative outrage common in digital spaces.”
Usage
Often used attributively before the noun it modifies; frequently preceded by 'much' or 'long'.
Real-World Examples
“Some shared funny memes and others lamented what they viewed as lack of government action on decarbonisation.” “Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, in a post earlier on the X social media platform, lamented the violence in Fagersta “right after the summer break”.” Scan code
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