Sobbed Meaning in English
word · lemma: sob
ˈsɑbd
SAHBD
sˈɒbd
SOBD
Definition
Cried noisily with short, sharp breaths, usually because of strong emotion like sadness or pain.
Usage & Nuances
Used when someone cries intensely, making sound between breaths. More emotional and dramatic than 'cried.' Common in literature, shows strong feelings. Often followed by direct speech: 'He sobbed, "I'm so sorry."' Not used for gentle or silent crying.
Spanish: sollozóPortuguese (BR): soluçouPortuguese (PT): soluçouChinese (Simplified): 抽泣Chinese (Traditional): 啜泣Hindi: सिसक पड़ीArabic: انفجر بالبكاءBengali: হাউমাউ করে কাঁদা - হেঁচকি ধরে কাঁদাRussian: рыдатьJapanese: むせび泣く - しゃくりあげて泣くVietnamese: nức nởKorean: 오열하다 - 흐느껴 울다Turkish: hıçkıra hıçkıra ağlamakUrdu: ہچکیاں لیتے ہوئے روناIndonesian: terisak-esak - menangis terisak
Example Sentences
She sobbed after hearing the bad news.
basic
The child sobbed in his mother’s arms.
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He sobbed so much that he couldn't speak.
basic
"I'm sorry," she sobbed, wiping her tears away.
natural
Tom quietly sobbed into his pillow all night.
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The actor sobbed on stage, and the audience felt his pain.
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