Usage Examples
Filter by Meaning Characterized by a sound or quality that is eerie or mournful
As the fog rolled in, a keening foghorn warned ships of the treacherous rocks ahead.
The keening howl of the lost child echoed through the forest, raising concern among the search party.
The mournful notes of the keening violin echoed through the concert hall, moving the audience to tears.
The haunting melody of the keening bagpipes played at the memorial service brought a sense of solemnity to the occasion.
The haunting melody played on the violin evoked a keening sense of loss and longing.
The mournful tune played on the violin had a keening quality that brought tears to her eyes.
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