Bewail

Pronunciation: /bɪˈweɪl/

Definitions of bewail

verb to express deep sorrow or grief for; lament

Example Sentences

A1 She bewailed the loss of her favorite toy.

A2 The villagers bewailed the destruction caused by the storm.

B1 The poet bewailed the state of society in his latest work.

B2 The fans bewailed the team's defeat in the championship game.

C1 The author bewailed the decline of literature in modern times.

C2 The artist bewailed the lack of appreciation for traditional art forms in contemporary society.

Examples of bewail in a Sentence

formal The villagers began to bewail the loss of their crops due to the drought.

informal She couldn't help but bewail the fact that her favorite show was canceled.

slang I heard him bewail about his ex-girlfriend for hours.

figurative The poet's words bewail the state of society in a powerful and moving way.

Grammatical Forms of bewail

• past tense: bewailed
• plural: bewail
• comparative: more bewailing
• superlative: most bewailing
• present tense: bewails
• future tense: will bewail
• perfect tense: have bewailed
• continuous tense: is bewailing
• singular: bewailer
• positive degree: bewail
• infinitive: to bewail
• gerund: bewailing
• participle: bewailed

Origin and Evolution of bewail

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bewail' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'bewǣlan' meaning to lament or grieve.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bewail' has retained its original meaning of expressing sorrow or regret, although its usage may have become less common compared to modern synonyms like 'lament' or 'mourn'.