What does lamentation mean?
Lamentation means The act of lamenting..
Lamentation
/ˌlæm.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/ · noun
Meaning
The act of lamenting..
Definitions by Sense
- The act of lamenting.
- A sorrowful cry; a lament.
- Specifically, mourning.
- lamentatio, (part of) a liturgical Bible text (from the book of Job) and its musical settings, usually in the plural; hence, any dirge
- A group of swans.
Example Sentences
About John Marin, there move sad, disgruntled beings, full of talk and lamentations. [...] They bewail the fact that in America, soil is poor and unconducive to growth, and men remain unmoved by growing green. But Marin persists, and what ebullience and good humour, in the rocky ungentle loam?
Synonyms for lamentation
Antonyms for lamentation
Related Words
Word Forms
- lamentations
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lamentation?
Common synonyms include lament, wail, plaint.
What is the opposite of lamentation?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use lamentation in a sentence?
About John Marin, there move sad, disgruntled beings, full of talk and lamentations. [...] They bewail the fact that in America, soil is poor and unconducive to growth, and men remain unmoved by growing green. But Marin persists, and what ebullience and good humour, in the rocky ungentle loam?
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