mourners

word · lemma: mourner

Definition

People who attend a funeral or show sorrow after someone has died.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used for people attending a funeral or visibly grieving. Formal and often seen in news, obituaries, or literature. Refers to the emotional role, not social status.

Example Sentences

The mourners wore black at the funeral.

basic

Many mourners brought flowers to the service.

basic

The church was full of mourners.

basic

The mourners stood in silence, remembering their friend.

natural

Some mourners wept openly during the ceremony.

natural

As the coffin was carried out, the mourners followed quietly behind.

natural