bereaved
Pronunciation
/bɝˈivd/

Definition & Meaning of "bereaved"in English

bereaved
01

deeply saddened because of the death or loss of someone close

Grammatical Information
Composition
past participle adjective
qualitative
ungradable
Examples
The bereaved family gathered for the funeral.
Bereaved
01

a person who has recently lost a loved one, especially through death

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
bereaved
Examples
The bereaved gathered at the memorial service.
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