Meaning & Definition of word "Lamented"
Lamented
/ləˈmɛntɪd/
verb:
- 1. past tense of lament; to express sorrow, mourning, or regret for something.
- Example: She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
- 2. to mourn for or express sorrow about something.
- Example: He lamented the passing of his beloved pet.
- 3. to feel or express deep sadness or regret.
- Example: The community lamented the closure of the local library.
- 4. to complain or express dissatisfaction about something.
- Example: The committee lamented the lack of funding for important projects.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Latin 'lamentari', meaning 'to wail'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lament for:
to express sorrow or regret for something lost or absent.
lament the fact:
to express sorrow about a specific circumstance.
Related Words
lament:
a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
lamentation:
the passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping.
Slang Meanings of lamented
Meaning: to complain or express dissatisfaction about something
● Example Sentence: Stop lamenting about your job and do something about it!
Meaning: to whine or moan overly about a situation
● Example Sentence: I don't want to hear you lament about the weather all day.