lament (Meaning)
lament (n)
a cry of sorrow and grief
a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person
a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
lament (v)
express grief verbally
regret strongly
lament (v. i.)
To express or feel sorrow; to weep or wail; to mourn.
lament (v. t.)
To mourn for; to bemoan; to bewail.
lament (v.)
Grief or sorrow expressed in complaints or cries; lamentation; a wailing; a moaning; a weeping.
An elegy or mournful ballad, or the like.
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lament Sentence Examples
- John lamented the loss of his beloved grandmother, who had been a guiding light in his life.
- The residents of the town lamented the closure of the local factory, which had been a major source of employment for generations.
- The environmental activist lamented the destruction of the rainforests, which were home to countless species of plants and animals.
- The athlete lamented his missed opportunity to compete in the Olympics, due to an unfortunate injury.
- The artist lamented the lack of appreciation for her work, which she had poured her heart and soul into.
- The historian lamented the loss of ancient artifacts, which were invaluable to understanding the past.
- The traveler lamented the fact that he had to cut his trip short, due to unforeseen circumstances.
- The chef lamented the fact that he had run out of a key ingredient, which was essential to the dish he was preparing.
- The parent lamented the fact that their child was struggling in school, despite their best efforts to help.
- The student lamented the fact that he had forgotten to study for his test, which resulted in a poor grade.
FAQs About the word lament
a cry of sorrow and grief, a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person, a mournful poem; a lament for the dead, express grie
regret,mourn,bewail, deplore, grieve (for), wail (for), bemoan, suffer, keen, cry (for)
rejoice (in), joy, delight, glory (in),joy, delight, glory (in), rejoice (in), smile, exult (in)
John lamented the loss of his beloved grandmother, who had been a guiding light in his life.
The residents of the town lamented the closure of the local factory, which had been a major source of employment for generations.
The environmental activist lamented the destruction of the rainforests, which were home to countless species of plants and animals.
The athlete lamented his missed opportunity to compete in the Olympics, due to an unfortunate injury.
