Keening

The old haunted house echoed with the keening cries of unseen spirits.

The ancient ritual of keening has been passed down through generations in our family.

The mournful keening of the women in black veils set a somber tone for the entire funeral procession.

In ancient Celtic rituals, women would often keening during funeral rites to honor the departed.

The marathon runner felt a keening desire to cross the finish line and claim victory.