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lamentation

/ˌlæm.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Translations

lamentationnoun

lamentations

/ˌlæm.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/

The lamentation of the mourners could be heard throughout the village.

La lamentation des endeuillés pouvait être entendue dans tout le village.

Additional translations

élégieEn littérature et en musique, pour une composition exprimant la tristesse ou le deuil.

Synonyms

lamentationnoun

The passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping.

The lamentation of the mourners could be heard throughout the village.

A song, poem, or other artistic composition that expresses grief or mourning.

The cello piece was a solemn lamentation for the victims.