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profound grief

[prəˈfaʊnd ɡriːf]
noun phrase
luto profundo
1. Deep, intense, and overwhelming sorrow or sadness, often resulting from loss, tragedy, or significant emotional pain
She experienced profound grief after the death of her beloved husband.
Ela experimentou um luto profundo após a morte de seu querido marido.
2. A state of extreme mourning characterized by deep emotional distress
The family was consumed by profound grief following the accident.
A família foi consumida por um luto profundo após o acidente.
Synonyms
deep sorrowintense mourningacute anguishoverwhelming sadnessheartbreak
Antonyms
joyhappinesselationcontentmentdelight

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
luto profundo
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dor profunda
Often emphasizes the physical pain aspect of grief
São Paulo
pesar profundo
Formal and literary usage
Portugal
luto profundo
Standard Portuguese term, same as Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

drowning in sorrow
broken-hearted
struck by grief
plunged into darkness
consumed by sorrow
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