Lamentingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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lamentingly
[ ləˈmɛn.tɪŋ.li ]
manner of expression
In a manner that expresses sorrow or regret; often used to describe a tone or attitude when someone is mourning or expressing deep sadness. This word conveys a sense of profound sadness or longing.
Synonyms
mournfully, sadly, sorrowfully, wistfully
Examples of usage
- She looked lamentingly at the old photograph.
- He spoke lamentingly about the lost opportunities in his life.
- The musician played the song lamentingly, evoking tears from the audience.
Translations
Translations of the word "lamentingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lamentavelmente
🇮🇳 शोकपूर्वक
🇩🇪 klagend
🇮🇩 meratapi
🇺🇦 жалюгідно
🇵🇱 żałośnie
🇯🇵 嘆きながら
🇫🇷 avec lamentation
🇪🇸 lamentablemente
🇹🇷 ağlayarak
🇰🇷 슬퍼하며
🇸🇦 بأسى
🇨🇿 naříkavě
🇸🇰 žalostne
🇨🇳 悲哀地
🇸🇮 žalostno
🇮🇸 sorglega
🇰🇿 жанайқайлап
🇬🇪 სევდიანად
🇦🇿 ağlayaraq
🇲🇽 lamentablemente
Word origin
The word 'lamentingly' originates from the root 'lament', which comes from the Latin 'lamentari', meaning 'to wail' or 'to mourn'. The word has its etymological roots in Latin, where 'lamentum' refers to a wailing or moaning sound, expressing deep sorrow. First borrowed into English in the late Middle Ages, it has maintained its essential meaning throughout the years, denoting sorrowful speech or expression. The adverbial form 'lamentingly' was formed in the 14th century, aligning with the growing use of 'lament' in English literature to signify the act of grieving or expressing sorrow. Through poetry and prose, 'lamentingly' has found a place in describing emotional states and articulating profound sadness, particularly in contexts of loss or regret.