grieving
UK: ˈɡriːvɪŋ | US: ˈɡriːvɪŋ
adj. feeling or expressing deep sorrow, especially due to loss
v. (present participle of "grieve") to mourn or feel intense sorrow
The root "griev" derives from Old French "grever" (to burden or afflict), which traces back to Latin "gravare" (to make heavy, from "gravis" meaning "heavy"). Over time, "grieve" evolved in Middle English to specifically denote emotional weight or sorrow. The suffix "-ing" marks its present participle form, indicating an ongoing state of sorrow. The word’s progression reflects how physical heaviness metaphorically transformed into emotional burden.
She was still grieving the loss of her beloved pet.
The grieving widow found solace in her family’s support.
His grieving expression revealed the depth of his pain.
The community came together to comfort the grieving parents.
Time may pass, but grieving is a personal and nonlinear process.