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Definition of weeping

weeping

/ˈwiː.pɪŋ/
weep · ing
Adverb:weepingly
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Plural:weepings
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• adjective

1

Shedding tears as an expression of sorrow, grief, or intense emotion.

Example

"She comforted the weeping child until his tears finally subsided."

2

Having slender, drooping branches that hang downward toward the ground (used of trees and shrubs).

Example

"A large weeping willow stood gracefully on the bank of the quiet pond."

3

Slowly exuding liquid, moisture, or serum (especially of an open wound or sore).

Example

"The nurse applied a sterile dressing to protect the weeping blister."

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• noun

1

The act or sound of shedding tears in grief, sorrow, or distress.

Example

"The quiet weeping of the mourners echoed softly through the chapel."

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• Rhymes for weeping

• Nearby Words

weepie
weepily
weepiness
weeping
weeping willow
weepy
weever

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English verb 'wēpan' (to shed tears or lament), which traces back to a Proto-Germanic root meaning to cry out or clamor.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Weeping. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/weeping
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