Grieves Meaning in English
word · lemma: grieve
ˈɡɹivz
GREEVZ
ɡɹˈiːvz
GREEVZ
Definition
To feel or show deep sadness, usually because of someone’s death or a big loss.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or literary; not used for small disappointments. Often used with 'over' or 'for': 'grieves over a loss'. Can be about emotional pain after losing someone or something important. Not the same as 'cry' (which means to shed tears).
Spanish: llora - lamenta - sufrePortuguese (BR): lamenta - sofrePortuguese (PT): lamenta - sofreChinese (Simplified): 悲伤 - 哀悼Chinese (Traditional): 悲傷 - 哀悼Hindi: शोक करता हैArabic: يحزنBengali: শোক করে - কষ্ট পায়Russian: горюет - скорбитJapanese: 悲しむVietnamese: đau buồn - thương tiếcKorean: 슬퍼하다 - 비통해하다Turkish: yas tutar - derinden üzülürUrdu: غم مناتا ہے - افسردہ ہوتا ہےIndonesian: berduka - meratapi
Example Sentences
She grieves for her lost pet every day.
basic
He grieves the death of his grandfather.
basic
The whole town grieves after the accident.
basic
She still grieves over the breakup, even months later.
natural
He quietly grieves for the opportunities he missed.
natural
No one really knows how much she grieves inside.
natural