Keening

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

The refugee glanced back at his war-torn homeland with keening eyes, filled with longing for a peaceful life.

The singer's voice soared in a beautiful keening note, captivating the audience.

The young child stood by the graveside, keening for his pet dog that had passed away.

The lonely lighthouse emitted a keening beam of light that swept across the dark sea.