Grieven
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Grieven is a verb meaning (ambitransitive, nonstandard) To make or become grievous or grief-stricken; to fill or be filled with grief.
Meaning
(ambitransitive, nonstandard) To make or become grievous or grief-stricken; to fill or be filled with grief.
Example Sentences
Now, in empty room and evening, I, that grievening vision facing, […]
His eyes was^([sic]) still open and that grievened me enough to lean down and close them.
The freshness returned after Winter's harsh rule, Spring's grievened absence dismissed as her banners dance in the sky.
I find that the best train Is the morning express train, Which leaves Binghamton at 1:20, And gives me time enough, plenty, To get over the Hudson Before you've got your duds done On Saturday evening, So you needn't be grievening.
Word Forms
- grievens
- grievening
- grievened
Synonyms for grieven
Depending on context, synonyms include grieve, aggrieve, besorrow, condole, darken, engrieve.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include engrieve, gloom, chagrin, forguilt, grave, gorge.
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