Keening

The refugee glanced back at his war-torn homeland with keening eyes, filled with longing for a peaceful life.

The keening shriek of the fireworks lit up the night sky.

As the funeral procession passed by, the mourners let out keening wails of grief, filling the air with a somber atmosphere.

The sailor set sail with a keening longing for adventure, eager to explore uncharted waters.

The injured bird emitted a keening cry, signaling its distress.