wailing
The word “wailing” has 2 syllables: wail-ing
It's pronounced as /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for wailing?
In the thesaurus, “wailing” has 15 synonyms and 17 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for wailing along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for wailing
- complaining
- crying
- funeral
- grieving
- groaning
- heartbroken
- howling
- moaning
- mournful
- muttering
- screaming
- sobbing
- weeping
- whimpering
- whining
Antonyms for wailing
- bright
- cackling
- cheerful
- cheery
- chuckling
- delighted
- delighting
- exulting
- giggling
- happy
- joyful
- laughing
- rejoicing
- smiling
- snickering
- triumphant
- twittering
Meanings of wailing
- verb
- To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.
- To weep, lament persistently or bitterly.
- To make a noise like mourning or crying.
- To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.
- To perform with great liveliness and force.
- To strike the skin in such a way as to produce a wale or welt.
- To give a surface a texture of wales or welts.
- To choose, select.
- noun
- A loud drawn out scream or howl.
Example Sentences
- 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.
- As the mourners gathered around the gravesite, the bereaved family's cries filled the air, the collective wailing expressing their profound grief.
- 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.
On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wailing, such as: bright, cackling, cheerful, cheery, chuckling, complaining, crying.
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