Definition

A person or thing that expresses sadness or grief, often by crying or mourning.

Example

At the funeral, the weeper stood quietly, reflecting the sorrow of the occasion.

Conversation

Have you seen that new movie everyone's talking about?

Yeah, I watched it last night — it was such a tear-jerker, a real weeper.

I didn't expect it to be that emotional!

I know, right? I was surprised by how much it made me cry.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Weeper → The word is formed from "weep" (from Old English "wēpan", meaning to cry or shed tears) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A weeper is a person who weeps or cries.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'cries' ('weep') — the '-er' indicates that this person is doing the action. A weeper is simply someone who weeps.

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