Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

a-broken-heart

noun
/ə ˈbroʊkən hɑrt/
Definition
A broken heart refers to the emotional pain one feels after losing a loved one, often due to the end of a relationship, betrayal, or death.
Examples
  • After their breakup, she felt as if she had a broken heart.
  • The movie captured the essence of a broken heart beautifully.
  • He wrote poetry to express his feelings of a broken heart.
Meaning
The term signifies deep sadness and emotional distress, often characterized by feelings of grief, longing, and heartbreak.
Synonyms
  • Heartache
  • Heartbreak
  • Grief