Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
widowed
Adjective
/ˈwɪd.oʊd/
Definition
Having lost one’s spouse through death.
Examples
- After her husband passed away, she found herself widowed and adjusting to her new life.
- The widowed man spoke fondly of the love he shared with his late wife.
Meaning
The state of having no living spouse after they have died, often referring to someone who is now single after being married.
Synonyms
- bereaved
- single
- unmarried
