lamentation

• Nom désignant un cri de tristesse et de douleur, ou une expression passionnée et démonstrative du chagrin.

A noun referring to a cry of sorrow and grief, or the passionate and demonstrative expression of grief.

1. Expression of griefB2formal

   A passionate and often loud expression of sorrow, grief, or mourning.

   Lamentation (expression de deuil)

   • The streets were filled with the lamentation of the mourners.
   • Her lamentation could be heard throughout the house.
   • The poem is a lamentation for lost love.

   Synonymesdirgegroanlamentmoanplaintsobbingululationwailweeping

   Antonymescelebrationrejoicingrevelry

2. Act of mourningB2formal

   The act of expressing deep sadness, often in a demonstrative or ritualistic way.

   Action de se lamenter

   • The lamentation continued for days after the tragedy.
   • Traditional lamentation practices vary across cultures.
   • His lamentation was a raw and powerful display of emotion.

   Synonymesgrievinglamentmourningsobbingwailingweeping