broken-hearted
broken-hearted is the alternative form of brokenhearted.
Meaning of brokenhearted
Adjective
brokenhearted (comparative more brokenhearted, superlative most brokenhearted)
- Grieved and disappointed, especially by the loss of a beloved person or thing, such as the end of a romantic relationship.
- Although it's always crowded
You still can find some room
For broken-hearted lovers
To cry there in their gloom.1956, “Heartbreak Hotel”, Mae Boren Axton, Tommy Durden, Elvis Presley (lyrics), performed by Elvis Presley
- Although it's always crowded
Forms of broken-hearted
| comparative | more broken-hearted |
|---|---|
| superlative | most broken-hearted |
Words formed from broken-hearted
Questions about broken-hearted
- What is broken-hearted the alternative form of?
- Broken-hearted is the alternative form of brokenhearted.
Words near broken-hearted in the dictionary
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