Meaning of the word weeping in English

What does weeping mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

weeping

US /ˈwiː.pɪŋ/
UK /ˈwiː.pɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

shedding tears; crying

Example:
She was found weeping silently in her room.
The child had a red, weeping face after falling.
2.

(of a wound or sore) discharging fluid

Example:
The cut on his arm was still red and weeping.
The doctor examined the weeping eczema on her hand.
3.

(of a tree) having slender, drooping branches

Example:
A beautiful weeping willow stood by the river.
The garden featured several ornamental weeping trees.

Noun

the action of shedding tears

Example:
Her quiet weeping filled the room with sadness.
The sound of weeping could be heard from the next room.