Meaning & Definition of word "Widowed"
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Widowed
/ˈwɪdoʊd/
adjective:
- 1. Having lost one's spouse through death.
- Example: After her husband passed away, she became a widowed mother of three.
- 2. Relating to a person who has lost their spouse.
- Example: The widowed partner spoke at the memorial service, sharing their cherished memories.
- 3. Describing someone in a state of mourning due to the death of a spouse.
- Example: He felt lost and widowed, even in the midst of friends and family.
Etymology
From the Old English word 'widow', which means 'a woman whose spouse has died'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
widowed parent:
A parent who has lost their partner and is raising children alone.
widowed heart:
A metaphorical expression describing deep emotional grief from losing a partner.
Related Words
widow:
A woman whose spouse has died.
widower:
A man whose spouse has died.