mourning

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of expressing grief or sorrow for a dead person, typically involving observing various formal customs.

  - "The family held a mourning ceremony for their deceased loved one."
  - "She was dressed in mourning for a week after her husband's death."

• Noun

  A feeling of deep sadness, typically felt after a loss or death.

  - "He was consumed by mourning after the loss of his child."
  - "She tried to console her friend in her mourning."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mourning
drowning , crowning , prowling

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Variants

List of all variants of mourning that leads to same result
mourning , mournings , mourn , mourned , mourner , mourners , mourningly , mourns , mourning cloak , mourning cloaks , mourning dove , mourning doves , go into mourning

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'mourir,' meaning 'to die.'

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Trivia

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1. Mourning clothes were once so expensive that they were rented out for use at funerals.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that the dead can hear the mourning of their loved ones.

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Related Concepts

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1. Grief: A deep feeling of sadness, especially following a loss, such as the death of a loved one.

2. Condolences: Expressions of sympathy and comfort given to someone who has experienced a loss or tragedy.

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Culture

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Mourning is an essential part of many cultures and religions. In some traditions, it involves specific rituals and customs, such as wearing black clothing, observing silence, or holding a memorial service. Mourning has been a common theme in literature, art, and music, often used to explore themes of loss, grief, and healing.

How to Memorize "mourning"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing black clothing and crying in front of a grave. Visualize the solemn atmosphere and the sense of loss and sadness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mourning' with the feeling of deep sadness and the act of expressing that sadness after a loss.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'mourning' as 'Mourn In Grief Over Never-ending Loss'.

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