Synonyms for mourning

noun

1. The act of expressing grief

   sorrowing, grieving, yearning, aching, sorrow, lamentation, lamenting, pining, repining, sighing, regretting, deploring, weeping over, drooping, languishing, wailing, crying, moaning, murmuring, complaining, bemoaning, sobbing, keening; see also depression 1, grief 1, sadness.

   Antonyms celebration*, rejoicing, being glad.

2. Symbols of mourning

   black, mourning coach, mourning ring, mourning cloak, arm band, mourning veil, mourning garb, widow's weeds, black suit, black tie, sackcloth and ashes, rent garment.