Usage Examples
Filter by Meaning Sharp or piercing in sound or smell
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 cry of the sirens warned us of the approaching storm.
The keening shriek of the violin evoked a sense of sadness and longing in the audience.
The keening sound of the ambulance siren pierced through the busy city streets.
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