Synonyms for

Grieving

Verb / ˈgri:vɪŋ / Another word for grieving — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death

Synonyms & similar words

bereft mourning bereaved griefstricken aggrieve sorrow grieve sorrowing mourning lamenting weeping crying sorrowing bemoaning lamentation distress heartache anguish pain suffering sadness misery desolation despair depression melancholy disconsolate bereaved

Synonyms by register

Formal

mourning lamenting sorrowing

Informal

sad down blue heartbroken

Literary

bereaved woeful desolate

Antonyms

rejoicing celebrating exulting joyful happy pleased content

Common collocations

  • deeply grieving
  • actively grieving
  • grieving process
  • grieving parents
  • grieving spouse
  • grieving the loss
  • still grieving

Word family

noun grief
verb grieve
adjective grieving

Usage note

Grieving is the present participle of the verb 'grieve', often used as an adjective. It specifically refers to the emotional suffering experienced after a loss, particularly the death of a loved one.

Example sentences

  1. She was grieving the loss of her pet dog.
  2. The family is grieving the sudden death of their father.
  3. He is still grieving the loss of his mother after many years.
  4. Grieving is a natural process that takes time.
  5. It is important to allow yourself to grieve after a loss.

Quotes

  • Grief is in two parts. The first is loss. The second is the remaking of life. - Anne Roiphe
  • The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not 'get over' the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same nor would you want to. - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
  • Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life's search for love and wisdom. - Rumi

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