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deep mourning

noun

  1. completely black mourning clothes made of a drab material:

    After her brother died, she was in deep mourning for a year.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of deep mourning1

First recorded in 1715–25
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Example Sentences

Then, in 1978, my father died after a brutal bout with cancer, and we all went into deep mourning.

The lady was dressed in deep mourning, like herself, and she had a sweet, motherly face that drew Mildred irresistibly to her.

I passed one winter in Boston; but I was in deep mourning and did not go into society.

Then she went into deep mourning, the children also dressing in mourning and refusing to go into society for a time.

My travelling companion, for part of the way, was a lady, attired in deep mourning.

The Knight heard the words with surprise, and as quickly remarked that the young man was dressed in deep mourning.

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