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mourn·ing
 mourning
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- pronunciation:
- mor
nIng
- features:
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
acts or feelings that express great sadness.
We were in mourning for weeks after our friend died.- synonyms:
- grief, misery
- similar words:
- anguish, despair, distress, melancholy, sorrow, weeping, woe
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definition 2: |
Black clothing or some other item worn to show great sadness at a death.
The widow was dressed in mourning from head to toe.- similar words:
- crepe, veil
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related words: |
grief |
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derivation: |
mourningly (adv.) |
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