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Sorrow

noun
/ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
a feeling of deep sadness or grief

Example Sentences

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

She was filled with sorrow after the loss of her friend.

Example Expressions

drown one's sorrows

Synonyms

grief, sadness, anguish, heartache
Entry 1
grief, sadness, anguish, heartache
Entry 2
grief, sadness, anguish, heartache

Antonyms

joy, happiness, delight, bliss
Entry 1
joy, happiness, delight, bliss
Entry 2
joy, happiness, delight

Collocations

deep sorrow, overwhelming sorrow, share sorrow, express sorrow, filled with sorrow, great sorrow
Entry 1
deep sorrow, overwhelming sorrow, share sorrow
Entry 2
deep sorrow, express sorrow, filled with sorrow, great sorrow

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