Keening

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

The keening notes of the bagpipes resonated through the air during the memorial ceremony.

The old graveyard was filled with the sound of keening voices as mourners gathered to pay their respects.

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

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

The keening of the grieving widow touched the hearts of everyone present, evoking a sense of empathy and compassion.