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English adjective: weeping

1. weeping showing sorrow


Synonymsdolorous, dolourous, lachrymose, tearful


Similarsorrowful


Antonymsjoyful

2. weeping having branches or flower heads that bend downward


SamplesNodding daffodils.
The pendulous branches of a weeping willow.
Lilacs with drooping panicles of fragrant flowers.


Synonymscernuous, drooping, nodding, pendulous


Similarunerect


Domain categorybiological science, biology


Antonymserect, upright, vertical


English noun: weeping

1. weeping (act) the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)


SamplesI hate to hear the crying of a child.
She was in tears.


Synonymscrying, tears


Broader (hypernym)activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process


Narrower (hyponym)bawling, snivel, sniveling, sob, sobbing, wailing









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