widowed
word · lemma: widow
Definition
Describes someone whose husband or wife has died and who has not remarried.
Usage & Nuances
'Widowed' is mainly used as an adjective after 'be' verbs (e.g., 'She is widowed'). It does not specify gender—the terms 'widower' (man) and 'widow' (woman) are specific. It is often used to describe someone's marital status in forms or official documents.
Spanish: viudo - viudaPortuguese (BR): viúvo - viúvaPortuguese (PT): viúvo - viúvaChinese (Simplified): 丧偶的Chinese (Traditional): 喪偶的Hindi: विधवा - विधुरArabic: أرمل - أرملة
Example Sentences
Since being widowed, she spends more time with friends.
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He described himself as widowed on the form.
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He became widowed at a young age.
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My grandmother is widowed.
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He has been widowed twice in his life.
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She has been widowed for five years.
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