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- US Pronunciation
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- [sor-oh, sawr-oh]
- /ˈsɒr oʊ, ˈsɔr oʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sor-oh, sawr-oh]
- /ˈsɒr oʊ, ˈsɔr oʊ/
Definitions of sorrowed word
- noun sorrowed distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret. 1
- noun sorrowed a cause or occasion of grief or regret, as an affliction, a misfortune, or trouble: His first sorrow was the bank failure. 1
- noun sorrowed the expression of grief, sadness, disappointment, or the like: muffled sorrow. 1
- verb without object sorrowed to feel sorrow; grieve. 1
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Origin of sorrowed
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (noun) Middle English; Old English sorg; cognate with German Sorge, Dutch zorg, Old Norse sorg, Gothic saurga; (v.) Middle English sorwen, Old English sorgian; cognate with Old High German sorgôn
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Parts of speech for Sorrowed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sorrowed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
sorrowed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sorrowed
verb sorrowed
- cried — cry
- languished — Simple past tense and past participle of languish.
- mewled — to cry, as a baby, young child, or the like; whimper.
- mourned — Simple past tense and past participle of mourn.
Antonyms for sorrowed
noun sorrowed
- eased — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
- funned — something that provides mirth or amusement: A picnic would be fun.
- joyed — the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; elation: She felt the joy of seeing her son's success.
- kicked — Simple past tense and past participle of kick.
- zested — keen relish; hearty enjoyment; gusto.
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