Bereaved

Pronunciation: /bərˈiːvd/

Bereaved (adjective)

  1. Describes people who have lost a loved one, especially through death.

Examples

  • The bereaved family received support from their friends.
  • The bereaved family received support from their friends.

Common collocations: bereaved parents, bereaved individuals, bereaved community

Synonyms of Bereaved

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Bereaved

  • — Feeling at ease after a loss.
  • — To provide solace to someone in grief.