Mourning: meaning, definitions and examples
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mourning
[ หmษหrnษชล ]
feeling
The act of showing sorrow or grief for someone who has died; a period of time during which people remember and grieve for someone who has died.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She wore black clothes as a sign of mourning for her late husband.
- The whole town was in mourning after the tragic accident.
ceremony
A formal expression of sorrow, often in the form of a funeral or memorial service.
Synonyms
commemoration, memorial, remembrance
Examples of usage
- The family organized a beautiful mourning ceremony to honor their loved one.
- The country held a national day of mourning for the victims of the disaster.
Translations
Translations of the word "mourning" in other languages:
๐ต๐น luto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Trauer
๐ฎ๐ฉ duka
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะฐะปะพะฑะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ ลผaลoba
๐ฏ๐ต ๅช
๐ซ๐ท deuil
๐ช๐ธ luto
๐น๐ท yas
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญูุฏุงุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ smutek
๐ธ๐ฐ smรบtok
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆผ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพalovanje
๐ฎ๐ธ sorg
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะนาั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ matษm
๐ฒ๐ฝ luto
Etymology
The word 'mourning' originated from the Middle English word 'mornen', which means to grieve or lament. The concept of mourning has been present in human cultures throughout history, with various rituals and practices to honor the deceased and express grief. Different cultures have unique customs associated with mourning, such as wearing specific clothing or holding ceremonies to commemorate the departed. The act of mourning plays a significant role in the healing process after a loss, allowing individuals to acknowledge their emotions and find closure.
See also: mourn, mourner, mournful, mournfully.
Word Frequency Rank
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