😢sorrow

noun
/ˈsɑːroʊ/

Meaning

a feeling of deep sadness or grief
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example Sentences

She was filled with sorrow after the loss of her friend.

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

Example Expressions

drown one's sorrows

Synonyms

grief, sadness, anguish, heartache
Entry 1
grief, sadness, anguish, heartache
Entry 2
grief, sadness, anguish, heartache

Antonyms

joy, happiness, delight, bliss
Entry 1
joy, happiness, delight
Entry 2
joy, happiness, delight, bliss

Collocations

deep sorrow, express sorrow, filled with sorrow, great sorrow, overwhelming sorrow, share sorrow
Entry 1
deep sorrow, express sorrow, filled with sorrow, great sorrow
Entry 2
deep sorrow, overwhelming sorrow, share sorrow

More Example Sentences

Happiness comes after sorrow.

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