What does "brokenhearted" mean?

Grieved and disappointed, especially by the loss of a beloved person or thing, such as the end of a romantic relationship.

What is a synonym for "brokenhearted"?

Common synonyms include: broken down, crushed, cut up, desolated, heartbroken, heartsick.

adj

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Adjective

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Grieved and disappointed, especially by the loss of a beloved person or thing, such as the end of a romantic relationship. idiomatic
"Although it's always crowded You still can find some room For broken-hearted lovers To cry there in their gloom."

Adjective

"Although it's always crowded You still can find some room For broken-hearted lovers To cry there in their gloom."

From broken + hearted.

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