Definition

A person who expresses sadness or grief about something, often through crying or mourning.

Example

The lamenter stood by the grave, tears streaming down their face.

Conversation

I heard that John is a real lamenter about his old job.

Yeah, he talks about it all the time!

It's tough to see him so down about it.

I know, sometimes you just have to let go and move on.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lamenter → It is formed from "lament" (from Latin "lamentari", meaning to mourn or express sorrow) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A lamenter is a person who expresses sorrow or grief.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'mourns' ('lament') and the '-er' just means a person. A lamenter is someone who expresses sorrow.

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