Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lamento

noun
/ləˈmɛn.toʊ/
Definition
A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
Examples
  • The mournful lamento filled the air during the funeral.
  • In her poem, she conveyed a lamento for the lost days of her youth.
  • The lamento of the flute echoed through the empty hall.
Meaning
Lamento refers to an expression of deep sorrow or regret, often in response to loss or misfortune.
Synonyms
  • lament
  • grief
  • mourning
  • sorrow
  • complaint