Mourning

Word MOURNING
Character 8
Hyphenation mourn ing
Pronunciations /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Mourning"

What do we mean by mourning?

The actions or expressions of one who has suffered a bereavement. noun

Conventional outward signs of grief for the dead, such as a black armband or black clothes. noun

The period during which a death is mourned. noun

See mourn. noun

The act of lamenting or expressing grief; lamentation; sorrow. noun

The outward tokens or signs of sorrow for the dead, such as the draping of buildings in giving expression to public sorrow, the wearing of garments of a particular color, the use of black-bordered handkerchiefs, black-edged writing-paper and visiting-cards, etc. noun

Having to do with mourning for the dead; of such kind as is used in mourning for the dead: as, a mourning garment; a mourning hat-band.

Grieving; sorrowing; lamenting. adjective

Employed to express sorrow or grief; worn or used as appropriate to the condition of one bereaved or sorrowing adjective

A garden flower (Scabiosa atropurpurea) with dark purple or crimson flowers in flattened heads. adjective

A wild dove (Zenaidura macroura) found throughout the United States; -- so named from its plaintive note. Called also Carolina dove. See Illust. under Dove. adjective

An American ground warbler (Geothlypis Philadelphia). The male has the head, neck, and chest, deep ash-gray, mixed with black on the throat and chest; other lower parts are pure yellow. adjective

The act of sorrowing or expressing grief; lamentation; sorrow. noun

Garb, drapery, or emblems indicative of grief, esp. clothing or a badge of somber black. noun

See under Deep. noun

Present participle of mourn. verb

The act of expressing or feeling sorrow or regret; lamentation. noun

Feeling or expressing sorrow over someone's death. noun

The traditional clothes worn by those who mourn (in Western societies, typically coloured black). noun

The passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief noun

To express sadness or sorrow for; to grieve over (especially a death).

To utter in a sorrowful manner.

To wear mourning.

A typical greeting among the goths. Equivalent to "morning" but the preferred usage is during night time. Urban Dictionary

(n.) related to breakfarce Urban Dictionary

A state of mourning is a state in which someone is going through grief or loss and is now solitary and sad Urban Dictionary

In Mourning is a band from Sweden. This band is very underrated. Their sound is very unique and similar to Opeth. They fuse melodic, progressive death metal with doom metal. And as I said, the Opeth influence over them is very obvious. Listen to their music and you'll know what I mean. The band released their debut studio album "The Shrouded Divine" was out in 2008. Seriously, if you wanna hear some great metal, this band is a MUST! Urban Dictionary

To actively express and work through one's grief through emotional and/or social outlets or cues. Urban Dictionary

Pour out liquor, down a a few shots in memory of your buddy Urban Dictionary

The Mourning are a Death/Gothic/Horror Rap duo from London, England. Their music is depressing and strikingly similar in style to Brooklyn rapper Necro. The group was formed in 2008, and the band consists of rappers Sladen Dead and Uzziah. Urban Dictionary

To run around naked in a friend's apartment, throwing trash. Urban Dictionary

When you finish a really good book or tv show or whatever and you feel all empty and achy and sad. usually these feelings are followed by large consumptions of food, sleeping all day and just being all around depressed. Urban Dictionary

A nickname for a funeral home Urban Dictionary

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The word "mourning" in example sentences

Some said that "Browning" might have been added to the name, and while others marvelled that the husband wore no badge of mourning, a few said wisely that the _mourning_ was visible in other than the usual signs -- in the hair gray before its time, and in the deep-cut lines which a _living_ sorrow alone had made. ❋ Mary Jane Holmes (1866)

As to Isis, as soon as the report reached her she immediately cut off one of the locks of her hair, [Footnote: The hair cut off as a sign of mourning was usually laid in the tomb of the dead.] and put on mourning apparel upon the very spot where she then happened to be, which accordingly from this accident has ever since been called Koptis, or _the city of mourning_, though some are of opinion that this word rather signifies _deprivation_. ❋ Unknown (1895)

Thus, insofar as I always mourn not only my lost friend but something lost of myself, of my own emotional world, as well, my mourning is at once both an act of loyalty and of disloyalty to my friend. ❋ Robert D. Stolorow (2010)

Yes | No | Report from metsfan6734@yah ... wrote 5 weeks 17 hours ago the mourning is usually the best time that I seem to see the most. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This mourning is a fruit of the Spirit of grace, an evidence of a work of grace in the soul, and ❋ Unknown (1721)

I'm in mourning, the kind of mourning we've all endured when a dear friend informs us "I've got cancer, and they think it's terminal." ❋ Candace (2005)

Joining her in mourning is Charlie’s girlfriend Nell who has worn a ragged anklet cloth he gave her 35 - plus days ago just prior to the lethal mugging. ❋ Unknown (2008)

His mourning is AFTER a loss rather then in anticipation of one. ❋ Rabid1st (2009)

Despite being in mourning, I watched the Vikings/Saints game as well, though with no particular rooting interest. ❋ Grrm (2010)

Even though we've only seen two incidents where the Doctor interacts with other people (read: potential companions) he shows clearly that he's still in mourning for both Rose and Donna. ❋ Adriana_is (2009)

Meanwhile, Robert Kennedy, still in mourning after the death of his brother Jack, maneuvers to hide some private files that would reveal devastating secrets. ❋ Unknown (2009)

These are e.g., get-well notes, sometimes on cards; or, to express condolences to someone who is in mourning - when most do not write a letter but a note. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Rodney Buchemi really does a good job with the art on this issue, making Amadeus look his age, and giving great depth to the sequence where the boy finally collapses in mourning for his mom and dad. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A portrait of Elizabeth in mourning dress after the death of her husband in 1632 is estimated at £ 8,000 - £ 12,000. ❋ Margaret Studer (2010)

His plastic horse is still in mourning, won't eat any of his plastic food, and there are no instructions on how to notify the family ... not even in the finest print. ❋ Ulysses (2009)

Those of us in mourning for Western Civilization pass it on, FWW. ❋ M_francis (2009)

[coma]: mourning! [keops]: goth day! coma: I feel [miserable]. ❋ Kauko Lahti (2004)

[You would] not [believe] [the mourning] I've had! ❋ El Revez (2004)

"Damn bro, you hear [Juice Wrld] died?" "Yeah man [I'm in] [mourning]" ❋ SnorterOfSocrates (2019)

-Man, Have you heard the song In the [Failing] Hour by In Mourning?! -No, [never heard] of them? -Omg you noob, they're [orgasmic]! ❋ Awesome Noob (2009)

forms of [mourning] include [donning] specific clothing, cutting one's hair, [weeping], and attending religious services. ❋ Dagger_grrl (2004)

[pour] out some liqour [for you] [dead homies] ❋ Jim (2005)

Person: [Who do] you think the best UK [rap] group is? [Necro]: The Mourning. ❋ ICP4LIFE! (2009)

Sarah: "Wow, [Meghan] sure is [mourning] because her boyfriend is in Canada." Harry: "How do you figure?" Sarah: "She has taken off all of her clothes and is throwing trash around my [apartment]." ❋ Oceansatlas (2007)

Lucy: "what the fuck is up with [Ralphie]?" -Ralphie is staring at a wall, every now and then he [slams] his head into it- [Arnold]: "He's book-mourning, and his name is Ralphie, so that can't help things" ❋ Kidchino (2009)

A: Got any plans tomorrow? B: No... Well... I'll be [going to my dad's] [funeral] at the Mourn Hub. A: Aw, man, I'm sorry about that. If you're feeling [mourny], give me a call, I know someone you might like. ❋ Haha_Lost Boys (2019)

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