Noun
/læmənˈteɪʃən/
Lamentation refers to the passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping. It is often used in both literary and emotional contexts to convey profound mourning or regret. The word is more prevalent in written contexts, particularly in poetry, literature, and religious texts, although it can also appear in spoken discussions about grief.
Lamentation is not used as frequently in contemporary everyday speech but appears in formal, literary, or religious dialogues.
Лирика поэта о потерянной любви глубоко резонировала с читателями.
The film depicted the families' lamentation after the tragic accident.
Фильм показал, как семьи скорбят после трагического происшествия.
In many cultures, the lamentation of the dead is an important ritual.
While "lamentation" is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, related concepts of grief and sorrow are often expressed in idiomatic forms.
Она была в трауре, проводя дни в глубокой скорби после смерти своей бабушки.
He had a tendency to wear his heart on his sleeve, often revealing his lamentation over life's injustices.
У него была склонность высказывать свои чувства, часто показывая свою скорбь по поводу несправедливостей жизни.
After the team lost the final match, there was a collective sense of sorrow that turned into lamentation.
The term lamentation originates from the Latin lamentatio, which derives from the verb lamentari, meaning "to mourn." This verb is related to lament, which also conveys a sense of grief.
Synonyms: - Mourning - Grief - Wailing - Sorrow
Antonyms: - Celebration - Joy - Exuberance - Happiness