😢grief

noun
/ɡriːf/

Meaning

Deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.
deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering

Example Sentences

She was overcome with grief after her father's passing.

The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.

Example Expressions

Good grief

Synonyms

sorrow, sadness, anguish, heartbreak, mourning
Entry 1
sorrow, sadness, anguish, heartbreak, mourning
Entry 2
sorrow, anguish, sadness, mourning

Antonyms

joy, happiness, delight, elation, celebration
Entry 1
joy, happiness, delight
Entry 2
joy, happiness, elation, celebration

Collocations

deep grief, grief and sorrow, grief over loss, overcome grief, grief counseling
Entry 1
deep grief, grief and sorrow, grief over loss
Entry 2
overcome grief, deep grief, grief counseling

More Example Sentences

We all share in your grief.

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