MOURNING Meaning and
Definition
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Mourning is a noun that refers to the process or period of expressing grief or sorrow, typically after the death of a loved one. It encompasses the range of emotions and rituals associated with grieving and honoring the deceased. Mourning is a universal human experience, characterized by deep sadness, sorrow, and a sense of loss.
During the process of mourning, individuals often experience various psychological, emotional, and physical reactions. These can include feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, or confusion. It may also involve physical manifestations such as crying, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, or a lack of energy. Mourning can be an intensely personal and individual experience, as the grief response can vary significantly depending on cultural customs, personal beliefs, and the nature of the relationship with the deceased.
Mourning can also include specific practices or rituals observed to honor the deceased. These rituals can vary widely across different cultures or religions, but common examples include funerals, memorial services, wakes, or the wearing of specific attire or symbols. These rituals provide a structured framework for expressing grief, offering support to the bereaved, and facilitating the healing process.
Overall, mourning is a complex and multifaceted process that allows individuals to navigate their way through the deep sorrow and emotionally come to terms with the loss of a loved one. It provides an important opportunity for healing, remembrance, and finding a sense of closure.
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• Employed to express sorrow or grief; worn, as appropriate to the condition of one mourning.
• The act of sorrowing or expressing grief; lamentation; in the plu., the dress assumed on the death of a friend or relative.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of MOURNING
The word "mourning" comes from the Old English word "murnan", which means "to grieve or lament". This word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root "murnōną", which carries a similar meaning. The root can be further connected to the Proto-Indo-European root "mer-", meaning "to die" or "to disappear". The word "mourning" originally referred to the expression of grief or sorrow over the death of someone, and it has retained this meaning over time.
Similar spelling words for MOURNING
- Mourning-reglet,
- -morning,
- Yester-morning,
- Morning-gift,
- morning-dress,
- Marooning,
- morning-star,
- Morwening,
- morman,
- mironenko,
- morning1,
- morning-after pill,
- morning2,
- MORNINGSTAR,
- late-morning,
- mid-morning,
- morning1-1,
- morning-after,
- half-mourning,
- Moreman,
- Morning-land,
- morning,
- morning-glories,
- mormonism,
- saturday-morning,
- moorman,
- early-morning,
- mornhinweg,
- good-morning,
- morning-glory,
- Mourning-brooch,
- mourning-card,
- mormon,
- Mourning-coach,
- Morning-gown.
Conjugate verb Mourning
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