Keening

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

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

The keening aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the bakery.

The character in the horror movie let out a keening scream that sent chills down the audience's spine.

The old television emitted a high-pitched keening noise whenever it was turned on.