* A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
For example:
* "The poet's lament for his lost love was heart-wrenching."
* "The lament of the refugees was a stark reminder of the human cost of war."
It can also mean:
* A song or poem expressing sorrow.
For example:
* "The mournful lament of the bagpipes echoed through the valley."
* "The bard recited a lament for the fallen king."