Synonyms for

Widowed

Verb / ˈwɪdəʊd / Another word for widowed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The state of being a widow or widower, having lost one's spouse.

Synonyms & similar words

widow bereaved grieving alone single unmarried solitary lone desolate lonesome lonely forlorn abandoned deserted forsaken stranded marooned isolated separated

Example sentences

  1. The widowed man visited his wife's grave every day.
  2. After her husband passed away, she became a widowed mother of two.
  3. The widowed couple found comfort in each other's company.
  4. She had to adjust to the new reality of being a widowed woman.
  5. The widowed father raised his children with love and care.

Quotes

  • 'Being widowed is like becoming a parent all over again. You have to learn how to do things alone that you used to do together.' - Anonymous
  • 'Widowed? You know what that means? It means you're alive. You're surviving.' - Kevin Costner
  • 'The pain of losing someone you love is a wound that never truly heals, but being widowed teaches you how to live with the scars.' - Anonymous

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