Keening

The keening wail of the baby echoed through the nursery, causing concern among the caregivers.

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

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

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

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

The chilling keening of the banshee sent shivers down the spines of those who heard it.