Meaning & Definition of word "Mourn"

Mourn

/mɔrn/

1. To feel or show deep sorrow or regret for someone or something that has died or been lost.
- Example: She mourned the loss of her beloved grandmother.
2. To express grief or sorrow in a demonstrative way.
- Example: The community came together to mourn the victims of the tragedy.
3. To mourn is also to mark a period of mourning or to wear mourning attire.
- Example: They mourned for a year after their father passed away, wearing black as a sign of respect.

●Middle English, from Old English 'murnan'; related to the concept of sorrow.

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.

grief:

A deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.

lament:

A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

bereavement:

The state of having lost someone close, especially through death.

Meaning: To be sad about something.

● Example Sentence: He was mourning over his bad grades.

Meaning: To express excessive sadness.

● Example Sentence: She is always mourning about her breakup.