Keening

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

The wanderer stood on the mountaintop, feeling the keening wind against his face, yearning for freedom and adventure.

The mourners joined in a collective keening, their voices blending in a sorrowful chorus that echoed through the valley.

The village came together to perform the age-old keening ritual, a poignant tribute to their departed elders.

The traditional keening at the Irish wake added an emotional element to the farewell ceremony.

The ancient ritual involved keening to honor the spirits of the ancestors.