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

2. Noun. Something that causes great unhappiness. "Her death was a great grief to John"
Exact synonyms: Sorrow
Generic synonyms: Negative Stimulus
Derivative terms: Sorrow

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Grief

gridironing
gridirons
Gridley's stain
gridlock
gridlocked
gridlocking
gridlocks
grids
grid connection
grid metal
grid ratio
griece
grieced
grieces
grief (current term)
grief (current term)
grief-stricken
griefful
griefs
Grieg
griesie
Griesinger's disease
Griesinger's sign
Griesinger's symptom
griesly
griesy
grievance
grievances
grievant
grievants

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