What is the meaning of lamented?

verb

  • Express grief verbally.
    • usage: "we lamented the death of the child"
  • Regret strongly.
    • usage: "I deplore this hostile action"; "we lamented the loss of benefits"

adjective

  • Mourned or grieved for. "the imprint of our wise and lamented friend- A. E. Stevenson
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