wailing
ˈweɪlɪŋ
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Definition of wailing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
cryingloud cries made while weeping
  • The wailing from the funeral could be heard outside.
crying lamentation
2.
soundprolonged high-pitched mournful cry or sound
  • The wailing of the siren was deafening.
crying keening lamentation

Adjective

1.
soundmaking a loud, mournful sound like crying
  • The wailing siren echoed through the streets.
crying lamenting mourning
2.
emotionexpressing deep sorrow or grief vocally
  • The wailing crowd mourned the loss.
lamenting mourning
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Origin of wailing

Old English, wælan (to lament)

Terms with wailing included in their meaning

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loud sound
producing a loud, wailing sound
mourning
loud, wailing lament for the dead
whoointj.
sounds
imitates the wailing cry of a ghost
sounds
make a shrill howling or wailing noise
shrill noise
making a shrill, wailing noise
sound
making a shrill, wailing sound
emotion
expressing strong emotion with a wailing sound
sound
having a sound that resembles wailing

Examples of wailing in a sentence

  • Wailing filled the air after the tragic news.
  • The wailing from the baby kept everyone awake.
  • Wailing could be heard throughout the haunted house.
  • The wailing wind kept us awake all night.
  • A wailing child drew everyone's attention in the park.
  • The wailing sirens echoed through the night.

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  1. French:gémissements, gémissant, ...
  2. German:Wehklagen, klagend, ...
  3. Italian:lamento, lamentoso, ...
  4. Spanish:llanto, lamentoso, ...
  5. Portuguese:lamento, lamentoso, ...
  6. Chinese:哭号声, 哀号的, ...
  7. Japanese:泣き声, 悲鳴を上げる, ...
  8. Arabic:عَوِيل, مولول, ...
  9. Hebrew:יִלְלָה, מְיַלֵּל, ...
  10. Russian:плач, воющий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:плач, виючий, ...
  12. Hindi:विलाप, विलापमय, ...
wail
weɪl

Definition of wail - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
cry loudlyintr.emit a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or angerintr.
  • She began to wail when she heard the tragic news..
bawl lament sob
2.
soundintr.make a sound resembling a high-pitched cryintr.
  • The siren wailed in the distance.
3.
cryingintr.weep or lament persistently or bitterlyintr.
  • The child wailed for hours after the fall.
bemoan lament sob
4.
musictr./intr.Datedperform with great liveliness and forcetr./intr.Dated
  • The band wailed on stage all night.
jam rock swing

Noun

1.
loud cryloud, high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger
  • Her wail could be heard echoing through the hospital corridor..
howl lament
2.
soundsimilar sound as of lamentation or a howl
  • The wail of the wind was eerie at night.
cry howl lament
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Origin of wail

Old Norse, væla (to lament)

Examples of wail in a sentence

  • He couldn't help but wail in frustration.
  • The wind wailed through the broken window.
  • A wounded dog wailed for its owner.
  • She wailed in despair when she lost her job.
  • The sirens wailed through the silent night.
  • The guitarist wailed during the solo.

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  1. French:gémir, gémissement, ...
  2. German:heulen, lautes Weinen, ...
  3. Italian:piangere forte, lamento, ...
  4. Spanish:gemir, gemido, ...
  5. Portuguese:lamentar, choro, ...
  6. Chinese:嚎啕大哭, 哭喊, ...
  7. Japanese:泣き叫ぶ, 泣き声, ...
  8. Arabic:وَلْوَلَ, عَوِيل, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְיַילֵל, יְלָלָה, ...
  10. Russian:вопить, вопль, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ридати, ридання, ...
  12. Hindi:विलाप करना, चीख, ...
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