adj
grieved
greevd
Grieved (adj) means Deeply saddened or distressed. Example: “She was grieved to hear how the story ended.”
adj
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Deeply saddened or distressed.
"She was grieved to hear how the story ended."
How to use grieved
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling very sad or upset, often about someone else's situation.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more grieved
- Superlative
- most grieved
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Rhymes for grieved
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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.
