Keening

The keening whistle of the tea kettle signaled that the water had boiled.

The keening whistle of the teapot signaled that the water was boiling.

The abandoned house stood in the distance, its broken windows and overgrown garden giving it a keening presence.

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

The mournful keening of the women in black veils set a somber tone for the entire funeral procession.

The ancient ritual involved participants keening together to honor their ancestors.

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

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