noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The parents were in a state of constant lamentation over their lost child.

Definition:A deep expression of sorrow or grief.

From lamentation

Example:They held a ritual to lament the fallen heroes of the war.

Definition:To express grief or sorrow for someone or something that has died or is no longer available.

From lament

Example:The state of the environment is lamentable, with species going extinct every day.

Definition:Deserving to be lamented; affecting sorrow or regret.

From lamentable

Example:The plan was lamentably flawed, leading to significant losses.

Definition:To a degree that provokes deep regret.

From lamentably

Example:The prophet Jeremiah wrote the book of Lamentations for after the fall of Jerusalem, which is a profound expression of sorrow and despair.

Definition:A version of 'lamentation' or 'lamentations' referring to the book in the Old Testament.

From DALM-after