Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wailing

verb

/ˈweɪlɪŋ/

Definition

A prolonged high-pitched sound or cry expressing grief or sorrow.

Examples

The baby was wailing loudly in the middle of the night.
During the memorial service, the sounds of wailing could be heard as friends mourned the loss.
As the storm raged outside, the wind created a wailing noise that echoed through the trees.

Meaning

Wailing often refers to the vocal expression of intense emotion, typically sadness or mourning, commonly heard during moments of great distress or loss.