adj Uncommon

widowed

Widowed (adj) means having lost one's spouse to death and not remarried. Example: “Her widowed mother came to live with them.”

adj

Having lost one's spouse to death and not remarried.

"Her widowed mother came to live with them."

"He has been widowed for almost a decade."

How to use widowed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes someone whose husband or wife has died.

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From the verb widow plus the past-participle ending -ed.

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What does “widowed” mean?

The word “widowed” means having lost one's spouse to death and not remarried. In plain terms, describes someone whose husband or wife has died.

How do you use “widowed” in a sentence?

Here is “widowed” used in a sentence: “Her widowed mother came to live with them.”

What part of speech is “widowed”?

“Widowed” is an adjective.

Is “widowed” a common word?

“Widowed” is an uncommon word in modern English.