Grieving: meaning, definitions and examples

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grieving

 

[ หˆษกriหvษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

expressing sorrow

Feeling or showing deep sorrow or sadness, especially in response to a loss. It is a natural emotional response to losing someone or something important.

Synonyms

lamenting, mourning, sorrowing, suffering

Examples of usage

  • She was still grieving for her late husband.
  • The family is grieving the loss of their beloved pet.
Context #2 | Noun

the process of mourning

The act or process of experiencing grief, usually related to the death of a loved one. It involves a range of emotions such as sadness, longing, and sometimes anger.

Synonyms

bereavement, mourning, sadness, sorrow

Examples of usage

  • Grieving is a natural part of the healing process.
  • She went through a period of intense grieving after her father's passing.

Translations

Translations of the word "grieving" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lamentando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‹เค•เค—เฅเคฐเคธเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช trauernd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berduka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒ ะถะฐะปะพะฑั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผaล‚obny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ฒใ—ใ‚“ใงใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท endeuillรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ afligido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaslฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šฌํผํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฒูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ truchlรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ smรบtiaci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚ฒไผค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพalujoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ syrgjandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนา“ั‹ั€ั‹ะฟ ะพั‚ั‹ั€า“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yas tutan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ afligido

Etymology

The word 'grieving' originates from the Middle English word 'greven' which means 'to cause grief or pain'. It has evolved over time to represent the deep sorrow and sadness associated with loss. The process of grieving has been studied by psychologists and therapists to understand its impact on mental health and well-being.

See also: griever, grievous.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,118, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.