Keening

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

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

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

The ancient ritual involved participants keening together to honor their ancestors.

The lonely lighthouse emitted a keening beam of light that swept across the dark sea.