Noun Phrase
/kloʊs ˈmɔrnɪŋ/
The phrase "close mourning" refers to the deep and profound sorrow or grief experienced in the aftermath of the death of a person with whom one had a strong emotional bond. It describes a heightened state of mourning that is typically observed in a family or close relationships, where the loss is felt acutely.
The frequency of usage varies; it may not be as common in everyday conversation but is more frequently encountered in written contexts like literature, obituaries, or formal communications reflecting on the loss of someone close. It is mostly used in formal or solemn discourse.
After her mother passed away, she went into close mourning for several weeks.
После того как её мать скончалась, она погрузилась в глубокую скорбь на несколько недель.
The family gathered to support each other during their close mourning period.
Семья собралась, чтобы поддержать друг друга в период глубокой скорби.
He felt the weight of close mourning after losing his best friend.
Он почувствовал тяжесть глубокой скорби после потери своего лучшего друга.
While "close mourning" itself may not be part of widely recognized idiomatic expressions, the concept of mourning and expressions of grief often appear in various phrases. Here are some related idiomatic expressions:
Mourning in the manner of a close family member
Скорбеть как близкий член семьи.
(To grieve as a member of the family would.)
In the depths of mourning
В недрах скорби.
(In profound grief.)
Expressing close mourning publicly
Объявить о глубокой скорби публично.
(To express deep grief publicly.)
Close mourning can take its toll
Глубокая скорбь может сказаться на здоровье.
(Deep mourning can affect one’s health.)
Close mourning does not have a timeline
Глубокая скорбь не имеет временных рамок.
(Grief does not adhere to a timeline.)
The term "close" comes from the Old French cloz and Latin clausus, meaning "to shut," denoting a sense of intimacy or proximity. The word "mourning" derives from the Old English murnan, which translates as "to mourn" or "to lament." The combination of these terms emphasizes the intimate and personal nature of the grieving process.