Vocabulary Entry

lamentations

|noun • verb

noun

The passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping.

Example Sentences

"Her lamentations were heard throughout the valley."

"In times of loss, people often share their lamentations openly."

"The poem was filled with lamentations for the lost love."

verb

Example Sentences

"They lamented the passing of their beloved pet."

"He lamented his missed opportunities in life."

"Families lament the loss of their homes after the disaster."