adj
Uncommon
lamented
Lamented (adj) means Mourned or grieved for, especially after death. Example: “Her late, much-lamented grandmother had taught her to bake.”
adj
1
Mourned or grieved for, especially after death.
"Her late, much-lamented grandmother had taught her to bake."
How to use lamented
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMissed and grieved over, typically describing someone who has died.
Common pairings
much-lamented
the late, lamented
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more lamented
- Superlative
- most lamented
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Her late, much-_____ grandmother had taught her to bake.
Antonyms
unlamented
Rhymes for lamented
vented
dented
scented
talented
demented
invented
oriented
patented
cemented
fermented
contented
consented
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Frequently asked questions
What does “lamented” mean?
The word “lamented” means mourned or grieved for, especially after death. In plain terms, missed and grieved over, typically describing someone who has died.
How do you use “lamented” in a sentence?
Here is “lamented” used in a sentence: “Her late, much-lamented grandmother had taught her to bake.”
What part of speech is “lamented”?
“Lamented” is an adjective.
Is “lamented” a common word?
“Lamented” is an uncommon word in modern English.
