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

Mourned or grieved for, especially after death.

"Her late, much-lamented grandmother had taught her to bake."

How to use lamented

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMissed and grieved over, typically describing someone who has died.

Common pairings

much-lamented the late, lamented

Word forms

more lamented comparative, most lamented superlative

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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.