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Mourning: meaning, definitions and examples

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mourning

 

[ หˆmษ”หrnษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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

grieving, lamentation, sorrow

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

feeling

To feel or express sorrow or grief for someone who has died.

Synonyms

grieve, lament, sorrow

Examples of usage

  • She is mourning the loss of her best friend.
  • He mourned his father's passing for years.

Translations

Translations of the word "mourning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น luto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‹เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trauer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ duka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐะปะพะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผaล‚oba

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ–ช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท deuil

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ luto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yas

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์• ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูุฏุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smutek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ smรบtok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“€ๆ‚ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพalovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sorg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ matษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ luto

Word origin

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

Position #8,771 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.