Lament

/ləˈmɛnt/ verb

Definition

To lament something is to express deep sadness, regret, or disappointment about it, often out loud or in writing.

Etymology

From Latin *lamentari*, meaning to wail or cry out in grief. It entered English through Old French *lamenter*, keeping its strong emotional meaning.

Kelly Says

A *lament* isn’t just being sad; it’s sadness turned into performance—song, poem, or public crying. Cultures around the world have formal laments, showing that turning pain into art is a very human instinct.

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