Keening

The keening whistle of the tea kettle signaled that the water had boiled.

The keening whistle of the teapot signaled that the water was boiling.

The keening voices of the choir conveyed the deep sorrow of the funeral service.

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

The character in the novel was portrayed as a keening figure, forever yearning for redemption and forgiveness.

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

The somber, keening notes of the bagpipes filled the air at the memorial service, evoking a sense of solemnity and remembrance.

The scientist dedicated countless hours to research, driven by a keening curiosity to unlock the mysteries of the universe.

The chilling keening of the banshee sent shivers down the spines of those who heard it.