Definitions for mourning
ˈmɔr nɪŋ, ˈmoʊr-mourn·ing

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. mourning, bereavement(noun)

   state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

2. lamentation, mourning(adj)

   the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief

3. bereaved, bereft, grief-stricken, grieving, mourning(a), sorrowing(a)(adj)

   sorrowful through loss or deprivation

   "bereft of hope"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. mourning(Noun)

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

2. mourning(Noun)

   Feeling or expressing sorrow over someone's death.

3. mourning(Noun)

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

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Mourning

   of Mourn

   Etymology: [AS. murnung.]

2. Mourning(noun)

   the act of sorrowing or expressing grief; lamentation; sorrow

   Etymology: [AS. murnung.]

3. Mourning(noun)

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

   Etymology: [AS. murnung.]

4. Mourning(adj)

   grieving; sorrowing; lamenting

   Etymology: [AS. murnung.]

5. Mourning(adj)

   employed to express sorrow or grief; worn or used as appropriate to the condition of one bereaved or sorrowing; as, mourning garments; a mourning ring; a mourning pin, and the like

   Etymology: [AS. murnung.]

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1. Mourning

   Mourning is, in the simplest sense, synonymous with grief over the death of someone. The word is also used to describe a cultural complex of behaviours in which the bereaved participate or are expected to participate. Customs vary between different cultures and evolve over time, though many core behaviors remain constant. Wearing black clothes is one practice followed in many countries, though other forms of dress are also seen. Those most affected by the loss of a loved one often observe a period of grieving, marked by withdrawal from social events and quiet, respectful behavior. People may also follow certain religious traditions for such occasions. Mourning may also apply to the death of, or anniversary of the death of, an important individual like a local leader, monarch, religious figure etc. State mourning may occur on such an occasion. In recent years some traditions have given way to less strict practices, though many customs and traditions continue to be followed.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. mourning

   A ship is in mourning with her, ensign and pennant half-mast, her yards topped awry, or apeek, or alternately topped an-end. If the sides are painted blue instead of white, it denotes deep mourning; this latter, however, is only done on the ship where the admiral or captain was borne, and in the case of merchant ships on the death of the owner.

How to pronounce mourning?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say mourning in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mourning in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of mourning in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of mourning in a Sentence

1. Patrick Lynch:

   The feeling is real, but today is about mourning; tomorrow is about debate.

2. Native Americans:

   Thanksgiving is the day which we call the National Day of Mourning because we are still not getting our just dues as those original people that helped form this country, that had relationships to help those first settlers establish and create this great country, and where are we today as United States.The Wampanoag people ? We're still fighting for our rights.

3. Sigmar Gabriel:

   Many people in Germany and Europe are mourning this courageous, upright and great Social Democrat, the architect of German unity, a politician who worked for peace, and a European, the Ostpolitik of Willy Brandt and Egon Bahr was a crucial condition for overcoming the division of Germany and Europe.

4. John Episcopo:

   We continued to work day and night in the days following, all the while, mourning the loss of our colleagues.

5. Larry Hogan:

   He was a dedicated public servant in Baltimore County for more than two decades, and we join with the citizens of Baltimore County and all Marylanders in mourning, in the difficult days to come, we will provide any support we possibly can to the Kamenetz family and the citizens of Baltimore County.

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