Keening

The mournful sound of keening filled the air as the funeral procession made its way to the cemetery.

The keening wail of the baby echoed through the nursery, causing concern among the caregivers.

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

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

The injured bird emitted a keening cry, signaling its distress.