Keening

The piercing sound of keening could be heard from miles away, signaling the loss of a respected community leader.

The widow sat alone in her empty house, keening softly for the husband she had lost.

The young child stood by the graveside, keening for his pet dog that had passed away.

The keening smell of rotten eggs filled the kitchen, indicating a gas leak.

The haunting melody of the keening bagpipes played at the memorial service brought a sense of solemnity to the occasion.