sobbing
Translation
sobbing, weeping
Examples
Her quiet sobbing could be heard in the room.
Her quiet sobbing could be heard in the room.
Grammar Patterns
((possessive pronoun)) sobbing the act of crying noisily Her quiet sobbing could be heard in the room.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weeping, crying, wailing
Etymology
From the verb 'to sob', of echoic origin, imitating the sound of catching one's breath while crying.
Memory Tips
The 'sob' sound is like the sound you make when you cry hard.