laments

Meanings

• noun

  an expression of deep sadness, regret, or grief

• verb

  to express feelings of sorrow, regret, or grief

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with laments
rants , pants , chants , mants

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Variants

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lament , lamented , lamenting , laments

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Forms

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lamentation, laments, lamenting

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'lamentare', meaning 'to mourn or lament'. The word has been used in English since the 14th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'lament' comes from the Latin word 'lamentare', which means 'to mourn or lament'.

2. In music, a 'lament' is a musical composition that expresses deep sadness or grief.

3. The term 'lamentation' refers to the act of expressing deep sorrow or grief.

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Related Concepts

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1. mourning: The process of expressing grief and mourning the loss of a loved one or something else of great value.

2. grief: A deep feeling of sadness, especially following a loss, such as the death of a loved one or the end of a relationship.

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Culture

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In literature, 'laments' have been used extensively in poetry and music to express deep emotions, especially in the context of loss or grief. In art, 'laments' have been depicted in various forms, such as sculptures, paintings, and photographs. In music, 'laments' have been composed in various genres, including classical, folk, and contemporary.

How to Memorize "laments"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person deeply expressing sadness and regret, with tears streaming down their face and a heavy heart.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'laments' with the feeling of deep sadness or regret.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'LAMENTS' to remember the definition: 'Lament' is an expression of deep sadness.

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