Pronunciation: /bəˈrivd/
verb past tense of bereave, meaning to be deprived of a loved one through a profound absence, especially due to death
A1 She felt bereaved after losing her pet cat.
A2 The family was bereaved by the sudden death of their grandfather.
B1 The community was bereaved by the tragic accident that took the lives of several young people.
B2 The nation was bereaved by the passing of a beloved leader.
C1 The company was bereaved of its visionary founder, leaving a void in the industry.
C2 The world was bereaved by the loss of a Nobel Prize-winning scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries.
adjective feeling sorrow for the death of a loved one
A1 The bereaved family received condolences from friends and neighbors.
A2 The bereaved widow found comfort in her favorite book.
B1 Support groups are available for the bereaved to help them cope with their loss.
B2 The bereaved parents struggled to come to terms with the tragic accident.
C1 The bereaved siblings leaned on each other for support during this difficult time.
C2 The bereaved community came together to organize a memorial service for those who had passed away.
formal The bereaved family received condolences from their friends and neighbors.
informal The bereaved family is really struggling to cope with their loss.
slang I heard about the bereaved family, my heart goes out to them.
figurative The garden looked bare and bereaved without its colorful flowers.
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