Sobbed: meaning, definitions and examples

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sobbed

 

[ sษ’bd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional expression

To sob means to cry intensely, often with deep, convulsive breaths. It is typically associated with strong feelings of sadness, grief, or emotional pain. When someone sobs, their breathing may become irregular, and they may make sounds as they cry. Sobbing can also be a response to overwhelming joy or relief. The act of sobbing can provide a physical release for built-up emotions.

Synonyms

bawled, blubbered, cried, wailed, wept

Examples of usage

  • She sobbed after hearing the bad news.
  • He sobbed in the corner, overwhelmed with grief.
  • The movie was so sad that I couldn't help but sob.
  • She tried to hide her sobs during the ceremony.

Translations

Translations of the word "sobbed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น soluรงou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‹เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schluchzte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tersedu-sedu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะธะดะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szlochaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ™ใ™ใ‚Šๆณฃใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sanglotta

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sollozรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑzladฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ๋Š๋ผ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูƒู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzlykal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzlykal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠฝๆณฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tresla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรฉt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸladฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sollozรณ

Etymology

The word 'sobbed' is the simple past form of the verb 'sob', which originated in the early 17th century. It is believed to be derived from the Middle English word 'sobben', which can be traced further back to the Old English word 'sobbian'. The etymology suggests a connection to the sound of crying, reflecting the physical and emotional act of weeping. Over time, the use of 'sob' in English literature has been prevalent in poetry and prose, often symbolizing sorrow or deep emotional expression. The term has maintained its meaning through the centuries, still capturing the intensity and involuntary nature of crying associated with profound feelings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,976, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.