Mourning

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

Definitions of mourning

noun the act of expressing sorrow or grief, especially after someone's death

Example Sentences

A1 She wore black clothes while mourning the loss of her pet.

A2 The whole village was in mourning after the tragic accident.

B1 The family gathered together for a period of mourning following the death of their grandfather.

B2 The country declared a national day of mourning to honor the victims of the natural disaster.

C1 The artist's latest work explores themes of grief and mourning in a profound and moving way.

C2 The novel delves deep into the protagonist's process of mourning, capturing the raw emotions and complexities of loss.

Examples of mourning in a Sentence

formal The family was in deep mourning after the sudden loss of their loved one.

informal She's been in mourning since her favorite TV show got canceled.

slang I'm still in mourning over my broken phone.

figurative The city was in mourning after the tragic event unfolded.

Grammatical Forms of mourning

• past tense: mourned
• plural: mournings
• comparative: more mourning
• superlative: most mourning
• present tense: mourn
• future tense: will mourn
• perfect tense: have mourned
• continuous tense: is mourning
• singular: mourning
• positive degree: mourn
• infinitive: to mourn
• gerund: mourning
• participle: mourning

Origin and Evolution of mourning

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'mourning' originated from the Old English word 'murnan' which means to feel or express sorrow or grief.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mourning' has retained its core meaning of expressing sorrow or grief, but its usage has expanded to encompass the period of time during which one grieves for a loss, as well as the customs and rituals associated with expressing grief.