adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Lamentable. obsolete
2. 2
   Able to be grieved; worthy of being grieved.
3. 3
   Forming a reasonable basis for a grievance or formal complaint.

Etymology

From grieve + -able.

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