grieving

grieving — adjective

1. in a state of deep sorrow because a family member, friend, or other loved one ha

1.形容詞B2
釋義

in a state of deep sorrow because a family member, friend, or other loved one has recently died

例句

Roya's grieving mother could barely speak at the memorial service.

grieving used before a noun (attributive)

The school counsellor helped grieving students after their classmate's sudden death.

grieving + noun referring to people

同義詞
  • mourning

    Mourning often emphasizes the outward customs and rituals of grief (wearing black, holding a funeral), while grieving focuses on the inner emotional state.

  • bereaved

    Bereaved is more formal and is typically used only for someone who has lost a close relative; a 'bereaved parent' has lost a child.

  • sorrowful

    Sorrowful is a broader, more literary word that covers any deep sadness, not just from death.

反義詞
  • joyful

    Describes a feeling of great happiness, opposite of the deep sadness of grieving.

  • cheerful

    Describes a light, happy mood, contrasting with the heavy sorrow of grief.

文法句型

grieving + noun (person or group)

be + grieving

用法筆記

Frequently used before a noun that names a person or group of people (mother, father, family, community). Also common after a linking verb: 'She was still grieving and needed time alone.' Do not use for general sadness unrelated to death.

常見錯誤

❌I am grieving because I failed the exam.
✅I am grieving because my grandmother passed away.
💡grieving is specifically tied to losing someone through death, not general disappointment or failure.