Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

saddened-by-a-death

phrase
/ˈsædənd baɪ ə dɛθ/
Definition
Feeling sorrow or grief due to the passing of someone.
Examples
  • After losing her grandmother, she was deeply saddened by the death.
  • The community was saddened by the death of their beloved teacher.
  • He felt saddened by the death of his childhood friend.
Meaning
When an individual experiences a profound sense of loss and emotional pain as a result of someone close to them dying.
Synonyms
  • grief-stricken
  • heartbroken
  • mourning