grieving
word · lemma: grieve
/ˈɡɹivɪŋ/
GREE-ving
/ɡɹˈiːvɪŋ/
GREE-ving
Definition
Experiencing deep sadness, usually because of the loss of someone or something important. It often refers to the emotional process after a death.
Usage & Nuances
"Grieving" is usually used for the period after a death, but can also refer to other types of loss. It is a formal term, rarely used in everyday casual speech. Common collocations include "grieving family," "grieving process," and "grieving period."
Spanish: de luto - afligidoPortuguese (BR): de luto - enlutadoPortuguese (PT): de luto - enlutadoChinese (Simplified): 悲伤的 - 哀悼的Chinese (Traditional): 悲傷的 - 哀悼的Hindi: शोकाकुल - शोक मनानाArabic: حزين - في حالة حزنBengali: শোকাহত - শোক পালন করাRussian: скорбящийJapanese: 悲しんでいるVietnamese: đang đau buồnKorean: 슬픔에 잠긴Turkish: yas tutanUrdu: غم زدہIndonesian: berduka
Example Sentences
The grieving parents received support from friends.
basic
He spent months grieving for his lost pet.
basic
Everyone deals with grieving in their own way.
natural
Even though it's been a year, she's still grieving.
natural
The grieving process can take a long time for some people.
natural
She is grieving after the loss of her grandmother.
basic