sorrow
nounHow many syllables in sorrow?
There are 2 syllables in the word sorrow.How to pronounce sorrow:
Definition of sorrow:
- sorrow (noun):
- an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement.
- deep sadness or regret, associated with death or sympathy for another's misfortune
- deep distress, sadness, or regret especially for the loss of someone or something loved
Synonyms for sorrow:
affliction
anguish
broken heart
brokenheartedness
distress
grief
heartache
heartbreak
misery
mournfulness
mourning
regret
rue
ruefulness
ruthfulness
sadness
self-pity
sorrowfulness
unhappiness
woe
Antonyms for sorrow:
accomplishment
achievement
advantage
advantageousness
affluence
aid
alleviation
amusement
animation
anticipation
approval
asset
assistance
assuagement
attainment
beatitude
belief
benediction
benefit
blessedness
blessing
bliss
blissfulness
blitheness
bonus
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