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Sobbing - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Sobbing is the act of crying noisily with heavy breaths, often due to intense sadness or distress. It involves deep, convulsive gasps and is more intense than quiet weeping.

sobbing

/ˈsɑbɪŋ/ /ˈsɒbɪŋ/

Definition:

Crying noisily while taking short, convulsive breaths.

Synonyms:

weeping, crying, blubbering, bawling

Part of Speech:

noun, verb (gerund/present participle)

Antonyms:

laughing, cheering

Common Collocations:

uncontrollable sobbing, burst into sobbing, heard sobbing

Derivatives:

sobber, sobbed

Usage Tips:

Use "sobbing" to describe loud, emotional crying with audible breaths; often implies deep distress.

Common Phrases:

sobbing uncontrollably, sobbing one's heart out, reduced to sobbing

Etymology:

From Old English "sobbian," meaning to cry with convulsive gasps; of imitative origin.

Examples:

  • 1. She was sobbing loudly after the sad movie.
  • 2. The child started sobbing when he lost his toy.
  • 3. I could hear her sobbing in the next room.
  • 4. He tried to comfort his sobbing friend with kind words.

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