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Definition of Grief
1. Noun. Intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death).
Exact synonyms: Brokenheartedness, Heartache, Heartbreak
Generic synonyms: Sorrow
Specialized synonyms: Dolor, Dolour
Derivative terms: Brokenhearted
Generic synonyms: Sorrow
Specialized synonyms: Dolor, Dolour
Derivative terms: Brokenhearted
2. Noun. Something that causes great unhappiness. "Her death was a great grief to John"
Definition of Grief
1. n. Pain of mind on account of something in the past; mental suffering arising from any cause, as misfortune, loss of friends, misconduct of one's self or others, etc.; sorrow; sadness.
Definition of Grief
1. intense mental distress [n -S]
Medical Definition of Grief
1. Sadness associated with loss. (16 Dec 1997)