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MOURNING

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Mourning.

How to pronounce mourning:

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Mourning - as a noun

State of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bereavement18

The passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lamentation13

Mourning - as an adjective satellite

Sorrowful through loss or deprivation

Example: "Bereft of hope"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bereaved14bereft11grief-strickengrieving13sorrowing13

Mourning - as a verb

To express sadness or sorrow for; to grieve over (especially a death).

To utter in a sorrowful manner.

To wear mourning.

Example Sentences

"She wore black clothes as a sign of mourning for her deceased husband."
"The entire town was in mourning after the tragic accident."
"The funeral was a time of mourning for all those who knew the deceased."
"During the period of mourning, she refrained from attending social events."
"The family gathered together in mourning to remember their lost loved one."
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Word Game Points

Is MOURNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mourning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MOURNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is MOURNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mourning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MOURNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is MOURNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mourning is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MOURNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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