bereaved
4 synonyms for bereaved, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Left grieving after the death of someone close to you.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
sorrowing
bereft
How to use bereaved
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bereaved family
bereaved parents
the bereaved
Frequently asked questions
What does “bereaved” mean?
The word “bereaved” means left grieving after the death of someone close to you. In plain terms, describes someone who has recently lost a loved one to death.
How do you pronounce “bereaved”?
“Bereaved” is pronounced bih-REEVD (/bɪˈɹiːvd/ in IPA).
How do you use “bereaved” in a sentence?
Here is “bereaved” used in a sentence: “Counselors offer free support to bereaved families.”
What part of speech is “bereaved”?
“Bereaved” is an adjective.
