Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tears-of-sorrow

Noun
/tɪrz ʌv ˈsɔːr.oʊ/
Definition
A profound expression of sadness or grief manifested through weeping.
Examples
  • After hearing the news, she could not hold back her tears-of-sorrow.
  • The movie was so touching that it moved the audience to tears-of-sorrow.
Meaning
Tears-of-sorrow represent the deep emotional pain and melancholy one experiences in response to loss, disappointment, or heartache.
Synonyms
  • weeping
  • crying
  • lamentation
  • grief
  • sadness