Keening

The old man sat by the grave, keening softly for his departed wife.

The haunting sound of keening filled the air as the people paid their respects to the fallen soldiers.

The keening shriek of the fireworks lit up the night sky.

The character in the horror movie let out a keening scream that sent chills down the audience's spine.

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

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