Usage Examples
Filter by Meaning Characterized by a sound or quality that is eerie or mournful
The keening wail of the sirens signaled the approach of a dangerous storm.
As darkness fell, the keening sound of the loons echoed across the tranquil lake.
The keening howl of the lost child echoed through the forest, raising concern among the search party.
The eerie silence of the forest was broken only by the keening call of a distant owl.
The haunting melody of the keening bagpipes played at the memorial service brought a sense of solemnity to the occasion.
The mournful cry of a loon pierced the stillness of the lake, creating a keening sound that echoed across the water.
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