1. feeling or showing deep sorrow, especially over someone’s death

1. present participle of grieve: feeling deep sorrow or distress

Examples

• The grieving family gathered for the funeral service.
• She is still grieving the loss of her beloved pet.
• The grieving widow wore black to the memorial.
• He spent months grieving after his father’s death.
• The community is grieving together after the tragedy.
• Grieving is a natural process that takes time.
• The grieving process affects everyone differently.