bereaved

adjective
UK: /bɪˈriːvd/
US: /bɪˈriːvd/

  1. Having suffered the loss of a loved one through death

    1. The bereaved family needs our support now during this difficult time. [ ] [ ]
    2. She works to help the bereaved come to terms with their loss and grief process. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

grief-stricken mourning bereft sorrowful
bereaved verb

  1. To be sad because a person has died

    1. They bereaved after their friend passed away suddenly. [ ] [ ]
    2. He bereaved in silence, reflecting on the precious memories of his wife. [ ] [ ]

  2. To cause someone to suffer the loss of a loved one

    1. The war bereaved many families throughout the small town. [ ] [ ]
    2. Accidents can suddenly bereaved parents and children, changing their lives forever. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "bereaved" is /bɪˈriːvd/ in British English and /bɪˈriːvd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bereaved": grief-stricken, mourning, bereft, sorrowful.

Example usage of "bereaved": "The bereaved family needs our support now during this difficult time.". More examples on the page.