wailing

[ˈweɪlɪŋ]

wailing Definition

  • 1a long, high-pitched cry expressing pain, grief, or anger
  • 2making a long, high-pitched cry

Using wailing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wailing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The wailing of the woman could be heard from afar.

  • Example

    The wailing wind kept me up all night.

  • Example

    The baby's wailing woke me up from my sleep.

wailing Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with wailing

  • wail and gnash one's teeth

    to express great anger, frustration, or disappointment

    Example

    When he found out that he didn't get the job, he wailed and gnashed his teeth in frustration.

  • to play music with great intensity and emotion

    Example

    The band wailed away on their instruments, bringing the crowd to their feet.

  • to make a loud, high-pitched noise, often in a state of distress or fear

    Example

    When she saw the spider, she wailed like a banshee and ran out of the room.

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Summary: wailing in Brief

The term 'wailing' [ˈweɪlɪŋ] refers to a long, high-pitched cry expressing pain, grief, or anger. It can also describe making such a sound, as in 'The wailing wind kept me up all night.' Phrases like 'wail and gnash one's teeth' and 'wail like a banshee' add emphasis to the emotional intensity of the sound.