Grief

Synonyms of grief

• sadness
• heartache
• sorrow

Antonyms of grief

• joy
• contentment
• happiness

Collocations of grief

deep grief

Frequency: 70 %

She was consumed by deep grief after the loss of her father.

overwhelming grief

Frequency: 65 %

The news of the tragedy brought overwhelming grief to the community.

profound grief

Frequency: 60 %

His profound grief was evident in his eyes as he mourned the loss of his best friend.

intense grief

Frequency: 55 %

The sudden death of her pet caused intense grief that lingered for weeks.

unbearable grief

Frequency: 50 %

The thought of never seeing her again brought unbearable grief to his heart.

Idiomatic Expressions for grief

• Phrase: grief process
  Meaning: the stages and steps a person goes through when dealing with grief
  Usage: Everyone experiences the grief process in their own way and at their own pace.