widowhood

[ˈwɪdəʊhʊd]

widowhood Definition

• 1. the state of being a widow or widower
• 2. the time during which someone is a widow or widower

Using widowhood: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "widowhood" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  After her husband's death, she lived in widowhood for many years.

• Example

  The period of widowhood can be very difficult to cope with.

• Example

  She found solace in her faith during her widowhood.

widowhood Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for widowhood

• bereavement
• loss
• mourning
• solitude
• desolation

Antonyms for widowhood

• marriage
• wedding
• nuptials

Phrases with widowhood

• young widowhood

  the state of being a widow at a young age

  Example

  Her young widowhood was a great shock to her.

• eternal widowhood

  a state of being alone and without a partner for the rest of one's life

  Example

  She feared that she would be consigned to eternal widowhood after her husband's death.

• widowhood rites

  traditional customs and rituals associated with the death of a spouse

  Example

  She followed all the widowhood rites as per her culture.

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Summary: widowhood in Brief

'Widowhood' [ˈwɪdəʊhʊd] refers to the state of being a widow or widower, or the time during which someone is a widow or widower. It is often associated with bereavement, loss, and solitude, and can be difficult to cope with. Phrases like 'young widowhood' and 'eternal widowhood' highlight the different aspects of this state.