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 old haunted house echoed with the keening cries of unseen spirits.

The mournful keening of the women in black veils set a somber tone for the entire funeral procession.

The traditional keening brought tears to the eyes of all those who listened, capturing the pain of loss in its rawest form.

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

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

The keening of the grieving widow touched the hearts of everyone present, evoking a sense of empathy and compassion.