Keening

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

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 keening voices of the choir conveyed the deep sorrow of the funeral service.

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

The somber, keening notes of the bagpipes filled the air at the memorial service, evoking a sense of solemnity and remembrance.

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

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