Usage Examples
Filter by Meaning Sharp or piercing in sound or smell
The keening sound of the ambulance pierced through the silence of the night.
The keening stench of decay emanated from the garbage dumpster, making it difficult to pass by.
The keening wail of the baby echoed through the nursery, causing concern among the caregivers.
The keening shriek of the violin evoked a sense of sadness and longing in the audience.
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