Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lamentations
noun
ˌlæmenˈteɪʃənz
Definition
A passionate expression of sorrow or grief.
Examples
- Many poems are filled with lamentations over lost love.
- The lamentations of the families were heard throughout the community.
- In her book, she wrote lamentations about the plight of the poor.
Meaning
Lamentations refers to the act of expressing deep regret, mourning, or sorrow, often in a poetic or formal manner. It can also refer to the biblical book that mourns the destruction of Jerusalem.
Synonyms
- grief
- mourning
- regret
- sorrow
- complaint
