adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   That causes extreme sorrow or grief. idiomatic

Synonyms

All synonyms

heartrending

Example

More examples

"Miscarriage is a heart-breaking experience."

Related phrases

heart-breakinglyheart-breakingness

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