Definition of lament verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
deplore, lament, bewail, bemoan mean to express grief or sorrow for something. deplore implies regret for the loss or impairment of something of value. lament implies a profound or demonstrative expression of sorrow.
LAMENT definition: 1. to express sadness and feeling sorry about something: 2. a song, poem, or other piece of…. Learn more.
A lament or lamentation is a passionate expression of grief, often in music, poetry, or song form. The grief is most often born of regret, or mourning.
- to express often vocal mourning or grief for or over: lamented the death of their leader. 2. to be very sorry for; regret. 3. to mourn deeply and often vocally. n. 4. an often vocal expression of grief or mourning. 5. elegy; dirge.
A lament is a poem, song, or piece of music which expresses sorrow that someone has died. A singer on the country music station was singing a lament for the late, great Buddy Holly.
LAMENT definition: to feel or express sorrow or regret for. See examples of lament used in a sentence.
to express mourning or grief for or over someone or something: [~ + object] The entire country lamented the death of their leader.[no object] The nation lamented in unity. regret: [~ + the fact + that clause] We lament the fact that this company cannot continue to make a profit.[~ + object] lamented the news.