Mourning Definition
môrnĭng
noun
The actions or feelings of one who mourns; specif., the expression of grief at someone's death.
Webster's New World
Black clothes, drapery, etc. worn or displayed as a conventional sign of grief for the dead.
Webster's New World
The period during which one mourns the dead.
Webster's New World
The act of expressing or feeling sorrow or regret; lamentation.
Wiktionary
Drapes or coverings associated with mourning.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- rent garment
- sackcloth and ashes
- black-tie
- black suit
- widow-s-weeds
- mourning garb
- mourning veil
- arm band
- mourning-cloak
- mourning ring
- mourning coach
- black
- bereavement
- lamentation
- weeds
Antonyms:
- cheer
- happiness
- joy
- being glad
- rejoicing
- celebration
adjective
Of or expressing mourning.
Webster's New World
verb
Present participle of mourn.
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Other Word Forms of Mourning
Noun
Singular:
mourning
Plural:
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