Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heartbroke
adjective
/ˈhɜrtˌbroʊk/
Definition
The state of being emotionally devastated, typically due to the loss of love or a significant relationship.
Examples
- After their breakup, she felt completely heartbroke.
- He wrote a song about being heartbroke after the love of his life left him.
Meaning
Feeling extreme sadness and sorrow from a romantic disappointment, often resulting in a sense of emotional pain.
Synonyms
- heartbroken
- devastated
- despondent
- crushed
- grief-stricken