grieving
4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for grieving, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Feeling or showing deep sorrow, especially after a death.
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.
Antonyms
How to use grieving
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the grieving process
a grieving widow
Frequently asked questions
What does “grieving” mean?
The word “grieving” means feeling or showing deep sorrow, especially after a death. In plain terms, the state of mourning a loss, or the process of dealing with that sorrow.
How do you pronounce “grieving”?
“Grieving” is pronounced GREE-vihng (/ˈɡɹiːvɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “grieving” in a sentence?
Here is “grieving” used in a sentence: “The grieving family asked for privacy during the funeral.”
What part of speech is “grieving”?
Depending on how it is used, “grieving” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “grieving” a common word?
“Grieving” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “grieving” have?
“Grieving” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: feeling or showing deep sorrow, especially after a death.
