Meaning & Definition of word "Widowed"
Widowed
/ˈwɪdoʊd/
adjective:
- 1. Having lost one's spouse through death.
- Example: After her husband passed away, she became a widowed mother of three.
- 2. Relating to a person who has lost their spouse.
- Example: The widowed partner spoke at the memorial service, sharing their cherished memories.
- 3. Describing someone in a state of mourning due to the death of a spouse.
- Example: He felt lost and widowed, even in the midst of friends and family.
Etymology
●From the Old English word 'widow', which means 'a woman whose spouse has died'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
widowed parent:
A parent who has lost their partner and is raising children alone.
widowed heart:
A metaphorical expression describing deep emotional grief from losing a partner.
Related Words
widow:
A woman whose spouse has died.
widower:
A man whose spouse has died.