grief

/gri:f/
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grief

The loss of his dog filled him with grief.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Intense sorrow caused by loss: A deep, painful feeling of sadness, especially due to the death of someone loved.
    • A cause of such sorrow: A specific event, situation, or loss that is the source of great unhappiness.
Usage and Examples
  • As intense sorrow:
    • She felt overwhelming grief after her father passed away.
    • The news of the accident filled the community with grief.
  • As a cause of sorrow:
    • His constant failures were a great grief to his parents.
    • The loss of the historic building was a grief to the entire town.
Advanced Usage and Idioms
  • To come to grief: To meet with disaster, misfortune, or failure.
    • Their ambitious plans came to grief when the funding was withdrawn.
  • Good grief!: An exclamation of surprise, alarm, or irritation.
    • Good grief! Is that the time? I'm going to be late!
Variants and Related Words
  • Grieve (verb): To feel or express grief.
    • It is natural to grieve after a significant loss.
  • Grievous (adjective): Very serious or severe; causing grief.
    • The mistake had grievous consequences for the company.
Synonyms
  • Sorrow: A feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment.
  • Anguish: Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
  • Heartache: Emotional anguish or distress.
Antonyms
  • Joy: A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
  • Elation: Great happiness and exhilaration.
  • Contentment: A state of happiness and satisfaction.
grief

The loss of his dog filled him with grief.

Noun
  1. something that causes great unhappiness
    • her death was a great grief to John
  2. intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

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