Definition

A term used to describe someone or something that is mourned or remembered with sadness after their death or loss.

Example

The community gathered to honor their lamented leader who had passed away.

Conversation

I just read about our lamented mayor's passing.

Yeah, it’s really sad how much he did for the community.

I remember when he helped us with that park project.

He truly made a difference; he’ll be missed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lamented → It is formed from "lament" (from Latin "lamentari", meaning to mourn or express sorrow) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "lamented" means that someone has expressed sorrow or mourning in the past.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lament' as expressing sorrow, and the '-ed' shows that this expression happened in the past. This helps you remember that 'lamented' means someone has mourned or felt sorrow.

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