CEFR B1

mourning

noun

Meaning

A period of deep sadness and grief, especially after the death of a loved one, often expressed through specific customs like wearing dark colors.

Examples

The family observed a week of mourning after their grandmother's passing.
Wearing black is a traditional sign of mourning in many cultures.

Synonyms: grief, sorrow, lament, woe

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mourning (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

Definition

A period of deep sadness and grief, especially after the death of a loved one, often expressed through specific customs like wearing dark colors.

Examples

The family observed a week of mourning after their grandmother's passing.
Wearing black is a traditional sign of mourning in many cultures.
His prolonged mourning showed how deeply he had loved his wife.

How to Use mourning

mourning for (prepositional phrase): The state of feeling sad or grieving for someone who has died. — "He is still mourning for his lost brother."
mourning period (collocation): A specific length of time designated for grieving. — "The official mourning period for the president will be ten days."

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