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Definition of lamenting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
emotionact of showing deep sadness or grief
- Her lamenting was heard throughout the night.
Adjective
1.
griefexpressing grief or sorrow vocally
- The lamenting cries echoed through the night.
2.
emotionshowing a sorrowful or mournful quality
- The lamenting music filled the room with sadness.
Origin of lamenting
Latin, lamentari (to wail)
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Examples of lamenting in a sentence
After days of lamenting, he finally began sorting her belongings. The lamenting widow spoke of her loss. Lamenting voices filled the air at the memorial service. Her lamenting voice echoed through the empty halls. The lamenting expression on his face was heart-wrenching.
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- French:lamentation, plaintif, ...
- German:Klagen, klagend, ...
- Italian:lamento, lamentoso, ...
- Spanish:lamentación, lamentable, ...
- Portuguese:lamentação, lamentoso, ...
- Chinese:哀叹, 哀悼的, ...
- Japanese:嘆き, 嘆きの, ...
- Arabic:نَواح, ناحِب, ...
- Hebrew:קִינָה, מְקוֹנֵן, ...
- Russian:сетование, плачущий, ...
- Ukrainian:ридання, скорботний, ...
- Hindi:विलाप, विलापपूर्ण, ...
Definition of lament - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
griefsay you feel sorrow, disappointment or guilt about something
- She lamented the loss of her friend for years.
Noun
1.
emotionexpression of grief or sorrow
- Her poem was a powerful lament for her lost friend..
2.
musicmournful piece of music for the dead
- They played a lament at the memorial service.
Origin of lament
Latin, lamentum (wailing)
Examples of lament in a sentence
He still laments not taking that scholarship abroad. The song was a lament for the fallen soldiers. His lament could be heard throughout the village. The orchestra's lament moved the audience to tears. A haunting lament echoed through the hall.
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- French:déplorer, lamentation, ...
- German:beklagen, Klage, ...
- Italian:lamentare, lamento, ...
- Spanish:lamentar, queja, ...
- Portuguese:lamentar, lamento, ...
- Chinese:哀叹, 哀歌, ...
- Japanese:嘆く, 哀歌, ...
- Arabic:لَما, رِثَاء, ...
- Hebrew:לְקוֹנֵן עַל, קִינָה, ...
- Russian:оплакивать, плач, ...
- Ukrainian:оплакувати, плач, ...
- Hindi:शोक करना, शोकगीत, ...
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