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Mourned: meaning, definitions and examples

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mourned

 

[ mɔrnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

loss, grief

To mourn is to feel or show deep sorrow or regret for someone or something that has been lost, usually in the context of death. This feeling can include a range of emotions, from sadness to anger. Mourning often involves rituals or expressions of grief.

Synonyms

bereave, grieve, lament, sorrow

Examples of usage

  • She mourned the death of her beloved pet.
  • They gathered to mourn the passing of their friend.
  • He still mourns the loss of his childhood home.

Translations

Translations of the word "mourned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lamentou

🇮🇳 शोक मनाया

🇩🇪 trauern

🇮🇩 berduka

🇺🇦 оплакував

🇵🇱 żałował

🇯🇵 悲しんだ

🇫🇷 pleuré

🇪🇸 lloró

🇹🇷 yas tutmak

🇰🇷 슬퍼했다

🇸🇦 حزن

🇨🇿 truchlit

🇸🇰 žialil

🇨🇳 哀悼

🇸🇮 žaloval

🇮🇸 sorgað

🇰🇿 қайғырып

🇬🇪 დამწუხრებული

🇦🇿 kədərləndi

🇲🇽 lloró

Word origin

The word 'mourn' comes from the Old English 'murnan' which means 'to grieve' or 'to mourn'. Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic '*murnōną', which is also connected to similar words in other Germanic languages, indicating a longstanding association with expressions of sorrow and grief. The term has evolved over centuries, maintaining its focus on the emotional response to loss, particularly in the context of death. Over time, the concept of mourning has expanded to encompass not just death, but also loss in various forms, including relationships, opportunities, and even changes in life circumstances, reflecting the human experience of grief in a broader cultural context.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,790, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.