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Meaning of bewailing
The primary meaning of the word "bewailing" is to express deep sorrow or grief for something or someone.
Etymology of bewailing
The word "bewailing" originates from the Old English words "bē" meaning "to lament" and "wælan" meaning "to mourn" or "to lament", with the prefix "be-" added to intensify the meaning, and the suffix "-ing" to form a present participle verb, indicating an ongoing action of lamenting or mourning.
Synonyms
lamenting
mourning
grieving
bemoaning
beweeping
wailing
keening
lamenting
sorrowing
grieving
lamentable
plaintive
mournful
dolorous
doleful
melancholy
sad
sorrowful
pitiful
deplorable
heartbreaking
distressing
upsetting
disheartening
discouraging
depressing
despondent
disconsolate
inconsolable
miserable
unhappy
unfortunate
unlucky
ill-fated
calamitous
disastrous
catastrophic
tragic
heartbreaking
poignant
moving
touching
emotional
affecting
poignant
stirring
haunting
evocative
Definitions
- Expressing deep sorrow for something or someone
- * Feeling or expressing great sadness or regret
Usage Examples
- The crowd was bewailing the loss of their beloved leader.
- * She spent the entire day bewailing the end of her relationship.
Antonyms
rejoicing
celebrating
cheering
congratulating
applauding
praising
complimenting
flattering
admiring
appreciating
valuing
welcoming
greeting
acknowledging
recognizing
honoring
glorifying
exalting
elevating
uplifting
inspiring
motivating
encouraging
comforting
soothing
calming
pacifying
mollifying
alleviating
mitigating
assuaging
relieving
consoling
solacing