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Meaning of "sorrowing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SORROWING

sorrowing  [ˈsɒrəʊɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SORROWING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sorrowing is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SORROWING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of sorrowing in the English dictionary

The definition of sorrowing in the dictionary is experiencing or expressing sorrow and sadness caused by a loss.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SORROWING


borrowing
ˈbɒrəʊɪŋ
childcrowing
ˈtʃaɪldˌkrəʊɪŋ
cockcrowing
ˈkɒkˌkrəʊɪŋ
cockthrowing
ˈkɒkˌθrəʊɪŋ
crowing
ˈkrəʊɪŋ
fast-growing
ˌfɑːstˈɡrəʊɪŋ
following
ˈfɒləʊɪŋ
going
ˈɡəʊɪŋ
growing
ˈɡrəʊɪŋ
harrowing
ˈhærəʊɪŋ
ingrowing
ˈɪnˌɡrəʊɪŋ
knowing
ˈnəʊɪŋ
narrowing
ˈnærəʊɪŋ
nongrowing
ˌnɒnˈɡrəʊɪŋ
rice-growing
raɪs ˈɡrəʊɪŋ
rowing
ˈrəʊɪŋ
showing
ˈʃəʊɪŋ
throwing
ˈθrəʊɪŋ
vine-growing
ˈvaɪnɡrəʊɪŋ
woolgrowing
ˈwʊlˌɡrəʊɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SORROWING

sorrel
sorrel tree
Sorrento
sorrier
sorriest
sorrily
sorriness
sorrow
sorrower
sorrowful
sorrowfully
sorrowfulness
sorrowless
sorrows
sorry
sorryish
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WORDS THAT END LIKE SORROWING

billowing
bowing
cult following
drawing
flowing
glass-blowing
glowing
inflowing
lowing
mellowing
mind-blowing
mowing
overflowing
owing
public sector borrowing
rice growing
sowing
there is no knowing
unknowing
whistle-blowing
wine growing

Synonyms and antonyms of sorrowing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SORROWING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «sorrowing» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of sorrowing

Translation of «sorrowing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SORROWING

Find out the translation of sorrowing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sorrowing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sorrowing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

忧伤
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

doliente
570 millions of speakers

English

sorrowing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

sorrowing
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ينوح
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Скорбящая
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sorrowing
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শোকাতুর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

affligés
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dukacita
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

trauer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

悲しみ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

슬퍼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sedhih
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

buồn rầu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

துக்கமடைந்தவனாய்ப்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दु: ख देणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sorrowing
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dolente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zasmuconym
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Скорботна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

întristare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

sorrowing
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rou
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sörjande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sørg
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sorrowing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SORROWING»

The term «sorrowing» is normally little used and occupies the 125.318 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SORROWING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sorrowing

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QUOTES WITH «SORROWING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sorrowing.
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Rose Schneiderman
We have tried you citizens; we are trying you now, and you have a couple of dollars for the sorrowing mothers, brothers and sisters by way of a charity gift.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SORROWING»

Discover the use of sorrowing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sorrowing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Antoinette de Mirecourt, Or, Secret Marrying and Secret ...
A moral exemplum about courtship and marriage, this "essentially Canadian" tale, which takes place in the 1760s, reflects its author's profound and sometimes disturbing knowledge of the bicultural and bilingual society in which she lived.
Mrs. Leprohon (Rosanna Eleanor), Rosanna Leprohon, John C. Stockdale, 1989
2
The Sorrowing House
The Sorrowing House focuses on her difficulties as a single mother with three children, including a son with special needs.
Genevieve Lehr, Liz Philips, 2004
3
Sorrowing Not Without Hope, for Those Sleeping in Jesus
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1887 edition.
Cornelius Walker, 2013
4
Sorrowing in Hope: A Path of Healing for the Bereaved, 32 ...
A collection of readings to encourage those grieving and to lead them into God's path of healing, "Sorrowing in Hope" will kindle the desire to go on living and to live victoriously.
Elva M. Martin, 1998
5
Songs for the Sorrowing
Helen Augusta Griggs, William R. Williams. SONGS FOE THE SORROWING. FOR THE SORROWING b y n. n. (."v*-*'/ -j. WITH.
Helen Augusta Griggs, William R. Williams, 1861
6
DeKok and the Sorrowing Tomcat
Homicide Detective-Inspector DeKok and his assistant Vieddar are assigned to investigate an armed robbery, but they soon become sidetracked by the murder of a petty criminal called "Cunning" Pete, a crime that could be linked to another ...
A. C. Baantjer, 2001
7
Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the Suffering and Sorrowing...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Hymns, 2011
8
Sorrowing, not without hope, a sermon occasioned by the ...
Thomas Raffles, Susan Guinness. TO JOHN GRATTAN GUINNESS, Esq. My dear Sir, I cannot refuse to gratify your earnest desire, and that of your friends, to have a copy of the Sermon preached on the mournful occasion of the death of your ...
Thomas Raffles, Susan Guinness, 1827
9
Peace, Perfect Peace: A Portion for the Sorrowing - Primary ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Frederick Brotherton Meyer, 2013
10
Words of Cheer for the Tempted, the Toiling, and the ...
This edition is written in English. However, there is a running Chinese Simplified thesaurus at the bottom of each page for the more difficult English words highlighted in the text.
Inc Icon Group International, T.S. Arthur, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SORROWING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sorrowing is used in the context of the following news items.
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Marine racer's message to GySgt. Sullivan's family
Unfortunately Gunny Sullivan gave his life in such a manner that he didn't have a chance to defend himself and I think that's the most sorrowing part there. «wwlp.com, Jul 15»
2
Weather: Derbyshire's Ashes fans can expect bright outlook and …
The obituary stated: "In affectionate remembrance of English cricket, which died at the Oval on 29 August 1882, Deeply lamented by a large circle of sorrowing ... «Derby Telegraph, Jul 15»
3
Adaptation of 'Moby Dick' puts theatergoers in the belly of a beastly …
When not inhabiting a few smaller roles in the narrative such as New Bedford innkeeper or Nantucket prophet, this trio appear as sorrowing, black-clad New ... «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jul 15»
4
Sorrowing Ireland Buries Its Own
The bonds that knit a small country, its resemblance to a large and far-flung family, its citizens' deep capacity for empathy — all of that was on full and stunning ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
5
Citroen's Top 10 Survival Guide for Sorrowing Fans at the End of the …
With the UK's primary soccer competition coming to a close, a lot of the Premier League fans experience what the football enthusiast call the “post-season blues. «autoevolution, May 15»
6
Seeking and sorrowing: Sisters of the Prophet Joseph Smith
Lucy Smith Millikin was the youngest daughter of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith. She was married to Arthur Millikin by her brother Joseph Smith in June ... «Deseret News, Apr 15»
7
Pieces of Martin Luther King history change hands at Falls Church …
I have sought — by word, deed and official act — to unite this sorrowing and troubled nation against further and wider violence.” The letter was sold for $60,000 ... «Washington Post, Mar 15»
8
Extracts from Sorrowing Lies My Land, by Lambert Mascarenhas
Extracts from Sorrowing Lies My Land, by Lambert Mascarenhas. 'No one could understand my father. This village, these fields, this land of his forefathers, my ... «Oherald, Jan 15»
9
Ben Frost: V A R I A N T
There are three remixes of “Venter” by Evian Christ, Dutch E Germ and HTRK, a remix of “No Sorrowing” by Kangding Ray and a remix of “Nolan” by Regis, ... «PopMatters, Jan 15»
10
Reflection for the fourth Sunday of Advent
“Tearful Adam with his sorrowing family begs this of you, O loving Virgin, in their exile from Paradise. Abraham begs it, David begs it. All the other holy patriarchs, ... «Mountain Mail Newspaper, Dec 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Sorrowing [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/sorrowing>. May 2024 ».
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