Usage Examples
Filter by Meaning Sharp or piercing in sound or smell
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 shriek of the fireworks lit up the night sky.
The keening odor of a skunk made everyone hold their breath as they passed by.
The keening shriek of the violin evoked a sense of sadness and longing in the audience.
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