Bereaved Definition & Meaning

bereaved
adjective
  1. sorrowful through loss or deprivation; "bereft of hope"
noun
  1. a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved; "the bereaved do not always need to be taken care of"

"Bereaved" in song lyrics

See how bereaved is used in real songs:

  • "oleander harmful effect when bereaved"
    AOL — AOL
  • "Suresh Chandra Panda bereaved"
    IBN Live — IBN Live
  • "Rituparna Bereaved"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

Usage tips for "bereaved"

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