weeping
UK: ˈwiːpɪŋ | US: ˈwiːpɪŋ
adj. shedding tears; characterized by or expressive of grief
n. the act of crying or shedding tears
adj. (of a tree or plant) having drooping branches or foliage
The word "weeping" originates from the Old English "wēpan," meaning "to cry or lament." The suffix "-ing" is added to form the present participle or gerund, turning the verb into an adjective or noun. Over time, "weeping" evolved to describe not only the act of crying but also the drooping appearance of certain trees (e.g., "weeping willow"), metaphorically linking the visual droop to the posture of grief.
The weeping child clung to her mother’s leg.
The painting captured the sorrow of a weeping widow.
The weeping willow’s branches swayed gently in the breeze.
She couldn’t stop weeping after hearing the tragic news.
The garden was shaded by a large weeping cherry tree.