grief — deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death or loss
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death or loss
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡriːf/
Example Sentences
- His grief was so intense that he forgot to eat pizza for three whole days.
- The grief of losing her favorite coffee mug was almost unbearable.
- Time helps heal grief, but the memories remain precious.
grief
NOUN[/ɡriːf/]
deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death or loss
💡 Concept
She clutches his old sweater, overwhelmed by grief at the empty bedside.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɡriːf/
🇬🇧 UK/ɡriːf/
🌳Etymology
Rootgrief
🎵Rhyme
briefreliefbeliefchief
brief
relief
belief
chief
🔗Collocations
overcome with grief
deep grief
express grief
grief counseling
work through grief
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“His grief was so intense that he forgot to eat pizza for three whole days.”
😄 Fun example
“The grief of losing her favorite coffee mug was almost unbearable.”
“Time helps heal grief, but the memories remain precious.”
“She found comfort in sharing her grief with close friends.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
sorrowsadnessmourninganguishheartache
Antonyms
joyhappinessdelight
Related
bereavementlossmelancholydespairmourn
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