in mourning

Frequency: 8.522.4 per million words

Describes the state of grieving for someone's death.

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Examples (10)

  • She was still in full mourning six months after her son's death.
  • He was in deep mourning for his dead wife.
  • After the tragic news, the whole community was in mourning.
  • They remained in mourning for a period of two months.
  • The royal family was in mourning for a week.
  • She dressed in black, a sign that she was in mourning.
  • Many cultures have specific rituals for those in mourning.
  • It's natural to feel withdrawn when you are in mourning.
  • The country was in mourning following the death of its beloved leader.
  • Being in mourning can be an isolating experience.