adj

grieved

greevd

Grieved (adj) means Deeply saddened or distressed. Example: “She was grieved to hear how the story ended.”

adj

Deeply saddened or distressed.

"She was grieved to hear how the story ended."

How to use grieved

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFeeling very sad or upset, often about someone else's situation.

more grieved comparative, most grieved superlative

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She was _____ to hear how the story ended.

peeved relieved achieved aggrieved

What does “grieved” mean?

The word “grieved” means deeply saddened or distressed. In plain terms, feeling very sad or upset, often about someone else's situation.

How do you pronounce “grieved”?

“Grieved” is pronounced greevd (/ɡɹiːvd/ in IPA).

How do you use “grieved” in a sentence?

Here is “grieved” used in a sentence: “She was grieved to hear how the story ended.”

What part of speech is “grieved”?

“Grieved” is an adjective.