weeping

/wipɪŋ/

/ˈwipɪŋ/

Other forms: weepingly; weepings

Definitions of weeping

1. noun

   the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
   synonyms: crying, tears

   types:

   snivel, sniveling

   whining in a tearful manner

   sob, sobbing

   convulsive gasp made while weeping

   bawling, wailing

   loud cries made while weeping

   type of:

   activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process

   an organic process that takes place in the body
2. adjective

   showing sorrow
   synonyms: dolorous, dolourous, lachrymose, tearful

   sorrowful

   experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
3. adjective

   having branches or flower heads that bend downward
   synonyms: cernuous, drooping, nodding, pendulous

   unerect

   not upright in position or posture