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Sobbing: meaning, definitions and examples

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sobbing

 

[ ˈsɒbɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

crying

To cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps.

Synonyms

wail, weep, whimper

Examples of usage

  • He was sobbing uncontrollably after hearing the tragic news.
  • She sobbed with relief when she finally found her lost dog.
Context #2 | Noun

emotion

The act of crying noisily, typically with loud, convulsive gasps.

Synonyms

crying, wailing, weeping

Examples of usage

  • Her sobs echoed through the empty room.
  • The child's sobs could be heard from the next room.

Translations

Translations of the word "sobbing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 soluçar

🇮🇳 सिसकना

🇩🇪 schluchzen

🇮🇩 terisak-isak

🇺🇦 ридати

🇵🇱 szlochać

🇯🇵 すすり泣き

🇫🇷 sangloter

🇪🇸 sollozar

🇹🇷 hıçkıra hıçkıra ağlamak

🇰🇷 흐느껴 울다

🇸🇦 ينتحب

🇨🇿 vzlykat

🇸🇰 vzlykať

🇨🇳 啜泣

🇸🇮 hlipati

🇮🇸 ælta

🇰🇿 құлақшыну

🇬🇪 სლუკუნი

🇦🇿 hıçqıra-hıçqıra ağlamaq

🇲🇽 sollozar

Etymology

The word 'sobbing' originated from the Old English word 'sobbian', which meant to lament or weep. Over time, the word evolved to describe the act of crying noisily with convulsive gasps. The emotional connotation of sobbing has remained consistent throughout its linguistic history.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,781, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.