Bereaved

Meaning

having lost a loved one through death

suffering the loss of a loved one through death

Example Sentences

The bereaved family received many condolences.

The bereaved mother wept silently at the funeral.

Example Expressions

the bereaved

Synonyms

grieving, mourning, sorrowing, sorrowful, deprived

Entry 1

grieving, mourning, sorrowing

Entry 2

grieving, mourning, sorrowful, deprived

Antonyms

joyful, celebrating, happy, blessed, fortunate

Entry 1

joyful, celebrating, happy

Entry 2

joyful, blessed, fortunate

Collocations

bereaved family, bereaved parents, bereaved widow, bereaved relatives, bereaved person, comfort the bereaved

Entry 1

bereaved family, bereaved parents, bereaved widow

Entry 2

bereaved family, bereaved relatives, bereaved person, comfort the bereaved