lamented

adjective
UK: /ləˈmentɪd/
US: /ləˈmentɪd/

  1. Felt or expressed sorrow or regret for; mourned or grieved for deeply.

    1. The lamented loss of her cat made her sad
    2. The lamented artist's paintings are now worth a fortune after his sudden death.

  2. Dead, often used to express sorrow or respect for someone who has died.

    1. He wrote a song about his lamented friend
    2. The lamented queen was loved by all her people for her dedication.
lamented verb

  1. Expressed grief or sorrow.

    1. She lamented the end of summer
    2. The villagers lamented the destruction caused by the storm with prayers.

  2. Expressed regret or disappointment about something.

    1. He lamented his missed opportunity
    2. She lamented that fewer people were attending the local art exhibitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lamented" in English means: Felt or expressed sorrow or regret for; mourned or grieved for deeply., Dead, often used to express sorrow or respect for someone who has died..

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

Example usage of "lamented": "The lamented loss of her cat made her sad". More examples on the page.