mourning

noun
UK: /ˈmɔː.nɪŋ/
US: /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

  1. The feeling of sadness and sorrow after someone dies.

    1. The family is in mourning after the sudden loss.
    2. The nation entered a period of mourning following the president's death, with flags flown at half-mast.

  2. The period of time when people express sadness after someone's death, often by wearing black clothes.

    1. She is in mourning for her late husband.
    2. In traditional cultures, strict rules governed the length and style of mourning, dictating appropriate behavior and attire.

Synonyms

bereavement sorrow grief woe lament
mourning verb

  1. Feeling or expressing sorrow or grief.

    1. He is mourning the loss of his dog.
    2. She spent weeks mourning after her best friend moved away, unable to focus on anything else.
mourning adjective

  1. Expressing sorrow; associated with bereavement.

    1. She wore a mourning dress.
    2. The mourning doves cooed softly, adding to the somber atmosphere of the quiet cemetery.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mourning" in English means: The feeling of sadness and sorrow after someone dies., The period of time when people express sadness after someone's death, often by wearing black clothes..

The phonetic transcription of "mourning" is /ˈmɔː.nɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mourning": bereavement, sorrow, grief, woe, lament.

Example usage of "mourning": "The family is in mourning after the sudden loss.". More examples on the page.