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grave sorrow

[/ɡreɪv ˈsɑːroʊ/]
noun phrase
tristeza profunda
1. Deep, serious, and often long-lasting sadness or grief
The family was overcome with grave sorrow after losing their loved one.
A família foi tomada por tristeza profunda após perder seu ente querido.
2. A state of profound mourning or melancholy
Grave sorrow filled the nation during the period of national mourning.
Uma tristeza profunda preencheu a nação durante o período de luto nacional.
Synonyms
deep sadnessprofound griefacute mourningintense melancholyheartfelt sorrow
Antonyms
joyhappinessdelightcheerfulnesselation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tristeza profunda
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
mágoa funda
Alternative expression emphasizing emotional pain
São Paulo
dor profunda
Often used to describe deep emotional anguish
Portugal
desgosto profundo
Portuguese variant emphasizing displeasure and sorrow

Related Idioms & Phrases

sorrowful heart
bowed down with sorrow
drowning in sorrow
grief-stricken
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