Keening

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

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

The widow sat alone in her empty house, keening softly for the husband she had lost.

As the funeral procession passed by, the sound of keening echoed through the streets.

The keening smell of rotten eggs filled the kitchen, indicating a gas leak.

The keening smell of rotten eggs indicated a gas leak in the basement.

The haunting melody of the keening bagpipes played at the memorial service brought a sense of solemnity to the occasion.

The eerie keening of the siren warned the residents of the impending storm.