Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wail
verb
/weɪl/
Definition
A prolonged cry of grief or pain.
Examples
- She began to wail after hearing the bad news.
- The baby would wail whenever it was hungry.
- During the funeral, family members could be heard wailing in grief.
Meaning
To express sorrow or pain through loud, mournful sounds.
Synonyms
- lament
- cry
- moan
- howl
- scream
