heart-rending — causing deep sadness or distress; extremely moving or touching
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing deep sadness or distress; extremely moving or touching
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑːrt ˌrendɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 마음을 찢는 듯한, 가슴 아픈
Korean pronunciation: **하트** 렌딩
Example Sentences
- The heart-rending farewell between the dog and its owner at the airport made everyone cry.
- My heart-rending performance of 'My Heart Will Go On' at karaoke cleared the room in seconds.
- The heart-rending letter from his grandmother revealed family secrets he never knew.
heart-rending
ADJECTIVE//ˈhɑːrt ˌrendɪŋ//
causing deep sadness or distress; extremely moving or touching
an elderly grandmother lies peacefully in the hospital bed while her family holds her hands. Her adult children and grandchildren lean in close with tears streaming down their faces. The grandmother's breathing becomes shallow as she smiles weakly at her loved ones. The family members embrace each other tightly, knowing these are her final moments. Their faces show a mixture of love, grief, and the pain of letting go. a scene causing deep sadness and distress that is extremely moving and touching
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'heorte' (heart) combined with 'rend' meaning 'to tear apart violently', plus the participle ending '-ing'. The compound literally means 'tearing the heart' and has been used since the 16th century to describe deeply distressing emotions.
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📝Examples
“The heart-rending farewell between the dog and its owner at the airport made everyone cry.”
“My heart-rending performance of 'My Heart Will Go On' at karaoke cleared the room in seconds.”
“The heart-rending letter from his grandmother revealed family secrets he never knew.”
“Watching him try to assemble IKEA furniture was a heart-rending display of human struggle.”
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