Lamenting: meaning, definitions and examples

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lamenting

 

[ lษ™หˆmษ›ntษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing sorrow or regret

Lamenting is the act of expressing deep sorrow or regret, often through vocal sounds or words. It is a heartfelt expression of grief or sadness over a loss or unfortunate event. People may lament the passing of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a missed opportunity. Lamenting can be a cathartic process, allowing individuals to release pent-up emotions and find solace in their sorrow.

Synonyms

bemoan, bewail, grieve, mourn

Examples of usage

  • She was lamenting the loss of her beloved pet.
  • The mourners gathered around the grave, lamenting the passing of a dear friend.
  • After the breakup, he spent days lamenting what could have been.
  • The community came together, lamenting the tragedy that had befallen them.
  • The haunting melody echoed through the halls, lamenting the fallen warriors.

Translations

Translations of the word "lamenting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lamentando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‹เค•เคพเค•เฅเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klagend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meratap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะปะพัั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lamentowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ˜†ใ (ใชใ’ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lamentation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lamentando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aฤŸlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•œํƒ„ํ•˜๋‹ค (hantanhada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุซุงุก (rithฤ')

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกล™ek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nariekanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“€ๅน (ฤitร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพalovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ harma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนา“ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ (glova)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yas tutmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lamentando

Word origin

The word 'lamenting' has its origins in the Latin word 'lamentari', which means 'to wail or mourn'. Throughout history, lamenting has been a common practice in many cultures as a way to express grief and sorrow. It is often associated with rituals or ceremonies dedicated to honoring the deceased or acknowledging a collective loss. The act of lamenting has been depicted in literature, music, and art as a powerful expression of human emotion.

See also: lament, lamentation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,168, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.