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keening

[ˈkiːnɪŋ]

keening Definition

  • 1a wailing lament for the dead
  • 2a high-pitched sound or cry

Using keening: Examples

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

  • Example

    The women were keening over the body of their loved one.

  • Example

    The keening of the wind could be heard throughout the night.

keening Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with keening

  • a strong, high-pitched sound made by the wind

    Example

    The keening wind kept me up all night.

  • a loud, high-pitched cry

    Example

    The keening cry of the hawk could be heard from miles away.

  • a high-pitched sound

    Example

    The keening sound of the violin filled the room.

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Summary: keening in Brief

'Keening' [ˈkiːnɪŋ] is a noun that refers to a wailing lament for the dead or a high-pitched sound or cry. It is often used to describe the sound of the wind or animals. An example of its use in a sentence is 'The women were keening over the body of their loved one.'