ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Weeper

/ˈwiːpə/ · noun

Meaning

A person who weeps..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A person who weeps.
  2. A hired mourner.
  3. A pleurant.
  4. A thing that slowly leaks liquid.
  5. A weeping tree.
  6. A white border round the sleeve of a mourning dress.
  7. A crape hatband.
  8. A widow's crape veil.

Example Sentences

Subdued and magnetized into submission, Ursula sat turning her tearful eyes from one uncompromising face to the other; but their attention was soon diverted to another weeper.

Word Forms

Synonyms for weeper

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When Should You Use Weeper?

Use weeper when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does weeper mean?

Weeper means A person who weeps..

What is a synonym for weeper?

Common synonyms include crier.

What is the opposite of weeper?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use weeper in a sentence?

Subdued and magnetized into submission, Ursula sat turning her tearful eyes from one uncompromising face to the other; but their attention was soon diverted to another weeper.

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