What does lamenting mean?
Lamenting means present participle and gerund of lament.
Lamenting
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of lament.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of lament
- Lamentation.
Example Sentences
I hope my piteous pearcyng plaintes,
One Project foil’d, another should be try’d,
The night has been unruly: where we lay, Our chimneys were blown down; and, as they say, Lamentings heard i’ th’ air, strange screams of death[…]
Synonyms for lamenting
Antonyms for lamenting
Related Words
Word Forms
- lamentings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lamenting?
Common synonyms include sorrowful, wailing, wailful.
What is the opposite of lamenting?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use lamenting in a sentence?
I hope my piteous pearcyng plaintes,
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