Mourning

Pronunciation: /ˈmaʊɹn/

Mourning (verb)

  1. To feel very sad or to express sadness about something lost or someone who has died.

Examples

  • They mourn the loss of their beloved pet.
  • She began to mourne after hearing the sad news.

Common collocations: mourn deeply, mourn a loss, mourn together

Synonyms of Mourning

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Mourning

  • — Opposite of mourning, often used in joyful contexts.