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Definition of mourning - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
grief expressionexpression of deep sorrow for someone's death
- The whole town was in mourning after the mayor's sudden death..
2.
clothingDated traditional clothes worn to show griefDated
- She wore mourning for her late husband.
3.
timeperiod of public sorrow observed after a death
- The official mourning lasted for two weeks.
Adjective
1.
grief expressionexpressing grief or sorrow
- She wore a mourning dress to the funeral.
2.
funeralused for a funeral or memorial
- The mourning band was worn by all family members.
Expressions with mourning
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start showing sadness after someone dies
After her grandmother died, she went into mourning.
feel and show sadness after someone has died
She was in mourning for her grandmother for months.
special day for remembering and feeling sad about a loss
The country declared a day of mourning after the disaster.
feeling or showing deep sorrow
She was in mourning after the loss of her pet.
period of intense grief after a loss
She was in deep mourning after her father's death.
type of dove in North America known for its mournful cooing
The mourning dove perched quietly on the branch..
butterfly with dark purple wings and yellow edges
The mourning cloak fluttered by the garden.
show signs of grief by wearing special clothes or symbols
He wore mourning to honor his friend who passed away.
stop showing sadness after someone has died
She decided to come out of mourning after a year.
black material worn to show mourning
He wore a mourning band at the funeral.
period after full mourning with lighter dress and customs
She wore half-mourning after her husband's death.
Origin of mourning
Old English, murnan (to grieve)
Terms with mourning included in their meaning
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mourning
brief pause to honor someone who died
clothing
band worn around arm for mourning or protest
tradition
showing respect or mourning
mourning
suffering from the death of a loved one
grief
period of mourning after a death
personal mourning
feel deep sorrow or distress
mourning
regretted or missed deeply
funeral ritual
hit one's chest as a sign of mourning
mourning
organize a gathering for mourning or remembrance
ceremony
be placed in a public building for mourning
mourning
loved one who has passed away
culture
symbol of mourning or repentance
flag position
positioned halfway down a flagpole as a sign of mourning
flag position
position on a mast for mourning or distress
flag position
flag flown halfway down as a sign of mourning or respect
mourning
watch over a deceased person overnight
sorrowful expressions
expressions of deep sorrow and mourning
religion
observe a Jewish mourning ritual
mourning
long sad cry for someone who died
mourning
loud, wailing lament for the dead
mourning
tear one's clothes as a sign of grief
symbolic garment
garment made from this fabric, symbolizing mourning or penance
mourning clothes
black garments worn by widows in mourning
mourning attire
mourning clothing
Examples of mourning in a sentence
The family observed a period of mourning. The widow appeared in black mourning. Formal mourning was expected at the funeral. Mourning was observed throughout the country. The family was in mourning for a month. The mourning family gathered at the cemetery.
Her mourning expression was evident to everyone. The mourning flowers were arranged beautifully. He wore a mourning suit to the service.
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- French:deuil, endeuillé, ...
- German:Trauer, Trauer-, ...
- Italian:lutto, addolorato, ...
- Spanish:duelo, de luto, ...
- Portuguese:luto, de luto, ...
- Chinese:哀悼, 哀悼的, ...
- Japanese:喪, 喪に服している, ...
- Arabic:حِدَاد, لِلْحِداد, ...
- Hebrew:אֵבֶל, אָבֵל, ...
- Russian:траур, траурный, ...
- Ukrainian:жалоба, жалобний, ...
- Hindi:शोक, शोकाकुल, ...
Definition of mourn - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
griefexpress sadness for a death or loss
- She mourned her grandmother's passing deeply.
2.
emotionfeel regret for losing something
- They mourned the end of their friendship.
Origin of mourn
Old English, murnan (to grieve)
Examples of mourn in a sentence
We mourn the passing of a great leader. She mourned the loss of her childhood home. He mourned the missed opportunity to travel abroad.
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- French:pleurer, regretter, ...
- German:trauern, bedauern, ...
- Italian:piangere, rimpiangere, ...
- Spanish:lamentar, apenarse, ...
- Portuguese:lamentar, ...
- Chinese:哀悼, 惋惜, ...
- Japanese:悲しむ, 悼む, ...
- Arabic:نَعَى, أَسِفَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְאַבֵּל, לְהִתְאַבֵּל, ...
- Russian:скорбеть, горевать, ...
- Ukrainian:сумувати, ...
- Hindi:शोक मनाना, अफसोस करना, ...
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