Meaning & Definition of word "Grieving"

Grieving

/ˈɡriːvɪŋ/

1. the act of feeling sorrow or mourning over a loss, especially the death of a loved one.
- Example: She spent months grieving the death of her grandmother.
2. to feel intense sorrow or distress, especially in response to a significant loss.
- Example: He is still grieving after losing his job last year.
3. to express deep sorrow; to mourn.
- Example: The whole community is grieving for the victims of the tragedy.

●From Old English 'geafian', meaning to weep or mourn.

grieving process:

The emotional and psychological journey one goes through after a loss.

grieving period:

The time allocated for mourning a loss.

grieving heart:

A heart that is filled with sadness due to loss.

grief:

Intense sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.

mourning:

The expression of sorrow or grief over the death of a loved one.

loss:

The fact of no longer having someone or something; the state of being deprived of something.

Meaning: Sobbing out loud

● Example Sentence: She was sobbing out loud after hearing the news.

Meaning: Having a meltdown about loss

● Example Sentence: He had a meltdown about his dog passing away.