Keening

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

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

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

The keening smell of rotten eggs indicated a gas leak in the basement.

The lonely lighthouse emitted a keening beam of light that swept across the dark sea.

The eerie keening of the siren warned the residents of the impending storm.

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