What does grieving mean?
Grieving means Feeling or showing sorrow or distress due to loss, especially the death of someone..
Grieving
/ˈɡɹiːvɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
Feeling or showing sorrow or distress due to loss, especially the death of someone..
Definitions by Sense
- Feeling or showing sorrow or distress due to loss, especially the death of someone.
- An act or instance of feeling or expressing grief.
- present participle and gerund of grieve
Example Sentences
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Synonyms for grieving
Antonyms for grieving
Related Words
Word Forms
- grievings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for grieving?
Common synonyms include mourning, bereft, sorrowful, bereaved.
What is the opposite of grieving?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use grieving in a sentence?
Use grieving where its definition matches the intended context.
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