What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lamentation
Example
The sound of the mourners' lamentations filled the air. [lamentation: noun]
Example
The opera singer's lamentations moved the audience to tears. [lamentation: plural noun]
lament
Example
She lamented the loss of her beloved pet. [lamented: verb]
Example
The poet's lament for his lost love was heart-wrenching. [lament: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Lament is more commonly used than lamentation in everyday language, and it is more versatile in terms of usage and formality.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between lamentation and lament?
Lamentation is more formal and poetic than lament, and it is often used in literary or religious contexts.
