Keening

The keening stench of decay emanated from the garbage dumpster, making it difficult to pass by.

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

The artist painted with a keening heart, yearning to capture the beauty of nature on the canvas.

The violinist played a sorrowful melody, evoking a keening tone from the instrument.

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