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Bewailed: meaning, definitions and examples

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bewailed

 

[ bɪˈweɪld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing grief

Bewailed is the past tense of bewail, which means to express deep sorrow or regret for something. It typically describes a strong emotional reaction to a loss or misfortune. The term can convey a sense of lamentation or mourning for someone or something that is gone or no longer attainable. Bewailing often involves vocal expressions of sorrow or written accounts of loss.

Synonyms

grieved, lamented, mourned

Examples of usage

  • She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
  • The nation bewailed the passing of its beloved leader.
  • He bewailed his missed opportunities in life.

Translations

Translations of the word "bewailed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lamentou

🇮🇳 रोया

🇩🇪 beklagte

🇮🇩 meratapi

🇺🇦 оплакував

🇵🇱 żałował

🇯🇵 悲しんだ

🇫🇷 déploré

🇪🇸 lamentó

🇹🇷 ağladı

🇰🇷 슬퍼했다

🇸🇦 ندب

🇨🇿 litoval

🇸🇰 žialil

🇨🇳 哀悼

🇸🇮 žaloval

🇮🇸 kveina

🇰🇿 жылап

🇬🇪 გლოვობდა

🇦🇿 ağladı

🇲🇽 lamentó

Word origin

The word 'bewail' originates from the Old English term 'bewælan,' which means 'to wail or to lament.' This is a combination of the prefix 'be-' which is used to form verbs that usually imply a change of state, and the root word 'wail,' which denotes a cry of grief or pain. Through time, 'bewail' preserved its evocative meaning, evolving into 'bewailed' as the simple past form. The term has often appeared in literature and poetry, emphasizing emotional anguish and reflection on loss. The etymology suggests a deep-seated cultural acknowledgment of sorrow and lamentation, which has played an integral role in human expression throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,271 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.