Keening

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

The traditional keening at the Irish wake added an emotional element to the farewell ceremony.

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

The scientist dedicated countless hours to research, driven by a keening curiosity to unlock the mysteries of the universe.

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

The women gathered in the cemetery, their voices intertwining in a mournful keening that honored the departed.