wailing

/ˈweɪlɪŋ/

VERB

1. Crying out in sorrow or anguish

Producing prolonged, loud, or high-pitched cries to express intense sorrow, grief, pain, or emotional distress.

Making prolonged and emotional cries because of intense sadness, physical suffering, or anguish.

As the mourners gathered around the gravesite, the bereaved family's cries filled the air, the collective wailing expressing their profound grief.

Expressing deep sorrow, regret, or grief through repeated complaints, cries, or mournful expressions.

Expressing dissatisfaction, frustration, or grievances repeatedly and often emotionally or noisily.

Making a prolonged, loud, or eerie sound resembling a human cry of sorrow, especially when produced by wind, animals, or musical instruments.

The sound of sirens wailing in the distance signaled the approach of emergency vehicles to the accident scene.
In the aftermath of the storm, the wind continued wailing, carrying the echoes of nature's fury through the desolate landscape.
The haunted mansion seemed to come alive at night, with eerie voices wailing through the corridors, creating an unsettling atmosphere.
In the heart of the city, street musicians played a soulful melody on their saxophones, their instruments wailing against the urban backdrop.

NOUN

A loud, drawn-out scream, cry, or howl expressing sorrow, distress, or another intense emotion.

A prolonged vocal sound expressing grief, anguish, or distress, often with a high-pitched or haunting quality.