mourning
word
/ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/
MOR-ning
/mˈɔːnɪŋ/
MAW-ning
Definition
Mourning is the period of grieving and expressing sadness after someone dies. It can include certain behaviors, rituals, or wearing special clothes.
Usage & Nuances
Formal noun, related to loss and death. Common phrases include 'in mourning', 'a period of mourning', and 'wearing black (for mourning)'. Not to be confused with 'morning' (time of day).
Spanish: lutoPortuguese (BR): lutoPortuguese (PT): lutoChinese (Simplified): 哀悼Chinese (Traditional): 哀悼Hindi: शोकArabic: حدادBengali: শোকRussian: траур - скорбьJapanese: 喪（そう） - 喪中（もちゅう）Vietnamese: đám tang - sự đau buồnKorean: 상실 - 애도Turkish: yas - matemUrdu: سوگ - غمIndonesian: berkabung - masa berkabung
Example Sentences
There was a period of national mourning.
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She stayed home for weeks, deep in mourning for her friend.
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You could feel the mourning in the air at the funeral.
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He struggled to move on, still caught in his mourning.
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The family is in mourning after their loss.
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Wearing black is a sign of mourning in many cultures.
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