Meaning & Definition
verb
To feel or show deep sorrow or regret for someone or something that has died or been lost.
She mourned the loss of her beloved grandmother.
To express grief or sorrow in a demonstrative way.
The community came together to mourn the victims of the tragedy.
To mourn is also to mark a period of mourning or to wear mourning attire.
They mourned for a year after their father passed away, wearing black as a sign of respect.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English 'murnan'; related to the concept of sorrow.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mourn a loss:
To express sorrow for someone's passing.
mourn the dead:
To show respect and sorrow for those who have passed away.
mourn in silence:
To grieve quietly without public expression.
Slang Meanings
To be sad about something.
He was mourning over his bad grades.
To express excessive sadness.
She is always mourning about her breakup.