NYT Dictionary

MOURNING

/ˈmoɹnɪŋ/
NounVerbMOURN-ingmourn-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2026

Meaning

The act of expressing or feeling sorrow or regret; lamentation.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

By surface analysis, mourn + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bereavementlamentationmournbereavedbereftgrievingsorrowingblackdespondentdoleful

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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