weeping
weeping /ˈwiːpɪŋ/
adjective
-
()
Showing sorrow
(
dolorous
, dolourous
[British, Non-standard] , lachrymose
, tearful
, weeping
)
showing sorrow
-
(biology) having branches or flower heads that bend downward
(
cernuous
, drooping
, nodding
, pendulous
, weeping
)
(biology) having branches or flower heads that bend downward
Nodding daffodils
nodding daffodils
The pendulous branches of a weeping willow
the pendulous branches of a weeping willow
Lilacs with drooping panicles of fragrant flowers
lilacs with drooping panicles of fragrant flowers
noun
-
()
The process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
(
crying
, weeping
, tears
)
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
I hate to hear the crying of a child
I hate to hear the crying of a child
She was in tears
she was in tears