Bereft Definition & Meaning
bereft
- adjective
- unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love
- sorrowful through loss or deprivation; "bereft of hope"
"Bereft" in song lyrics
See how bereft is used in real songs:
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"Beauty's effect with beauty were bereft,"
William Shakespeare — Sonnet V -
"From me by strong assault it is bereft."
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece
Words that rhyme with bereft
Usage tips for "bereft"
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