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- [luh-ment]
- /ləˈmɛnt/
- /ləˈment/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luh-ment]
- /ləˈmɛnt/
Definitions of lamenting word
- verb with object lamenting to feel or express sorrow or regret for: to lament his absence. 1
- verb with object lamenting to mourn for or over. 1
- verb without object lamenting to feel, show, or express grief, sorrow, or regret. 1
- verb without object lamenting to mourn deeply. 1
- noun lamenting an expression of grief or sorrow. 1
- noun lamenting a formal expression of sorrow or mourning, especially in verse or song; an elegy or dirge. 1
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Origin of lamenting
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; (noun) < Latin lāmentum plaint; (v.) < Latin lāmentārī, derivative of lāmentum
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Parts of speech for Lamenting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lamenting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lamenting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lamenting
adj lamenting
- lamentable — that is to be lamented; regrettable; unfortunate: a lamentable decision.
- sad — Systems Analysis Definition
- sorrowful — full of or feeling sorrow; grieved; sad.
- unfortunate — suffering from bad luck: an unfortunate person.
- regretting — to feel sorrow or remorse for (an act, fault, disappointment, etc.): He no sooner spoke than he regretted it.
noun lamenting
- lamentation — the act of lamenting or expressing grief.
- keening — a wailing lament for the dead.
- infelicity — the quality or state of being unhappy; unhappiness.
- waterworks — (used with a singular or plural verb) a complete system of reservoirs, pipelines, conduits, etc., by which water is collected, purified, stored, and pumped to urban users.
- grief — keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful regret.
adjective lamenting
- plaintive — expressing sorrow or melancholy; mournful: a plaintive melody.
- elegiac — (especially of a work of art) having a mournful quality.
- nostalgic — experiencing or exhibiting nostalgia, a sentimental or wistful yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation.
- wistful — characterized by melancholy; longing; yearning.
- melancholy — sober thoughtfulness; pensiveness.
Antonyms for lamenting
adjective lamenting
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
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