Keening

The old woman's keening wails pierced the quiet night, mourning the loss of her husband.

The keening voices of the choir conveyed the deep sorrow of the funeral service.

The patient lay in the hospital bed, his keening thoughts consumed by the desire to be healthy again.

The mother's keening could be heard as she grieved over the loss of her child.

The keening of the grieving widow touched the hearts of everyone present, evoking a sense of empathy and compassion.