Mourning — synonyms, definition

1. mourning (a)

dismal distressing doleful dolourous grieving painful sorrowing

2. mourning (Noun)

anguish arm band bereavement black distress dolor dolour heartache lamentation lamenting languishing sadness sorrow sorrowing

mourning (Noun) — State of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one.

mourning (Noun) — The passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief.

activity expression manifestation reflection reflexion sadness sorrow sorrowfulness

3. mourning (Adjective)

bereaved bereft grief-stricken

mourning (Adjective) — Sorrowful through loss or deprivation. ex. "mourning of hope"

4. mourning (Verb)

mourning (Verb) — Feel sadness. ex. "She is mourning her dead child"

mourning (Verb) — Observe the customs of mourning after the death of a loved one.

celebrating grieving keeping observing sorrowing