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mourning vs sorrowing

sorrowing vs mourning

mourning is a noun but sorrowing is not a noun.

mourning and sorrowing both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mourning Yes Yes No No
sorrowing No Yes No No
As adjectives, mourning and sorrowing are synonyms defined as:
  • mourning and sorrowing: sorrowful through loss or deprivation
Other synonyms of mourning include bereaved, bereft, grief-stricken, grieving.
mourning (noun) sorrowing (noun)
the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
mourning (adjective) sorrowing (adjective)
sorrowful through loss or deprivation sorrowful through loss or deprivation
Difference between mourning and sorrowing

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