Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cry-inconsolably
verb
/kraɪ ˌɪnkənˈsoʊləbl/
Definition
To weep uncontrollably and in a way that cannot be comforted.
Examples
- After hearing the news, she began to cry-inconsolably, unable to stop the flow of tears.
- He held her close, but she continued to cry-inconsolably, deeply affected by her loss.
- Children may cry-inconsolably when they are tired or upset, needing time to calm down.
Meaning
When someone is feeling overwhelming sadness or grief, they may cry-inconsolably, expressing their emotions without the ability to find solace.
Synonyms
- sob uncontrollably
- weep bitterly
- lament
- mourn
