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lamenting

The word “lamenting” has 3 syllables: la-men-ting.

It's pronounced as /ləˈmɛntɪŋ/.

What is synonym and antonym for lamenting?

In the thesaurus, “lamenting” has 8 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lamenting along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lamenting

  • bemoaning
  • crying
  • mourning
  • regretting
  • sad
  • upset
  • wailing
  • weeping

Antonyms for lamenting

  • cheering
  • delighting
  • enjoying
  • grinning
  • laughing
  • relishing
  • savoring
  • smiling

Meanings of lamenting

  • verb
    1. To express grief; to weep or wail; to mourn.
    2. To feel great sorrow or regret; to bewail.
  • noun
    1. Lamentation.

Example Sentences

  • The widow sat alone in her room, lamenting the loss of her husband.
  • The singer's haunting voice filled the concert hall, lamenting the struggles of the human condition.
  • The poet penned verses lamenting the passage of time and the inevitability of change.
  • The refugees were heard lamenting their displacement and longing for their homeland.
  • As the storm raged outside, the old house creaked and groaned, lamenting its age and neglect.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lamenting, such as: bemoaning, cheering, crying, delighting, enjoying, grinning, laughing.

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