lamentations

[US]/ˌlæmənˈteɪʃənz/
[UK]/ˌlæmənˈteɪʃənz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a book of the Bible expressing sorrow for the destruction of Jerusalem; the passionate expression of grief or sorrow

Phrases & Collocations

deep lamentations

public lamentations

silent lamentations

heartfelt lamentations

ancient lamentations

collective lamentations

sorrowful lamentations

emotional lamentations

grief-stricken lamentations

traditional lamentations

Example Sentences

his lamentations echoed through the empty halls.

she wrote a poem of lamentations for her lost love.

the lamentations of the people were heard after the disaster.

his lamentations were filled with sorrow and regret.

the ancient texts are full of lamentations for the fallen heroes.

in her lamentations, she found solace and strength.

the choir sang lamentations for the victims of the tragedy.

his lamentations were a cry for help in a time of need.

the artist captured the essence of lamentations in her painting.

she listened to the lamentations of the old man with compassion.

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