Definitions
- Describing a loud, mournful cry or howl expressing grief or pain. - Referring to a prolonged and intense cry or scream of agony or distress. - Talking about a high-pitched and piercing cry or shriek expressing extreme emotion.
- Referring to shedding tears as an expression of sadness, pain, or joy. - Describing a vocal expression of emotion that accompanies tears. - Talking about a weeping or sobbing sound that accompanies crying.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve expressing emotions through sound and/or tears.
- 2Both can be associated with sadness, pain, or distress.
- 3Both are forms of emotional release.
- 4Both can be triggered by various stimuli, such as physical or emotional pain, loss, or joy.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Wailing is louder and more intense than crying.
- 2Pitch: Wailing is typically higher-pitched and more piercing than crying.
- 3Duration: Wailing is often longer and more sustained than crying.
- 4Connotation: Wailing is associated with mourning, grief, or agony, while crying can be associated with a wider range of emotions, such as joy or relief.
- 5Physical expression: Wailing may involve physical gestures, such as rocking back and forth or clutching one's chest, while crying may involve wiping tears or covering one's face.
Remember this!
Wailing and crying are both forms of emotional expression involving sound and/or tears. However, the difference between wailing and crying is their intensity, pitch, duration, connotation, and physical expression. Wailing is a louder, higher-pitched, and more sustained cry associated with mourning, grief, or agony, while crying is a more versatile expression of emotions that can be triggered by various stimuli and associated with a wider range of emotions.
