adj Uncommon

grieving

GREE-vihng

Grieving (adj) means feeling or showing deep sorrow, especially after a death. Example: “The grieving family asked for privacy during the funeral.”

adj

Feeling or showing deep sorrow, especially after a death.

"The grieving family asked for privacy during the funeral."

noun

The process of experiencing and working through grief.

"Grieving takes different amounts of time for different people."

How to use grieving

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe state of mourning a loss, or the process of dealing with that sorrow.

Common pairings

the grieving process a grieving widow

Word forms

grievings plural

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Rhymes for grieving

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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.