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heart·bro·ken
heartbroken
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- pronunciation:
- hart
bro
kn
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
afflicted with deep and sometimes lasting sorrow or anguish.
She was heartbroken over her husband's demand for a divorce.The children were heartbroken when the dog died.- similar words:
- broken-hearted, disconsolate
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related words: |
wretched |
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derivation: |
heartbrokenly (adv.) |
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