Weeping

/ˈwiːpɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

the action of shedding tears, typically as an expression of emotion such as sorrow or grief.

She was weeping uncontrollably at the funeral.

to express deep sorrow or grief.

He stood weeping for the loss of his beloved pet.

to leak or lose liquid through small openings.

The old pipe was weeping water, causing stains on the ceiling.

adjective

characterized by or full of tears.

Her weeping eyes reflected her sadness.

in a state of mourning or deep sadness.

The weeping crowd gathered to pay their respects.

From Old English 'wēpan' meaning 'to cry, weep'.

weeping willow

A type of tree known for its drooping branches and leaves.

weeping in silence

Crying quietly without making noise.

weep

To shed tears or express emotion.

tears

Drops of clear salty liquid produced by glands in the eyes.

Crying

He's not just sad, he's totally weeping over that movie.

Feeling very emotional

After that speech, I was weeping inside.