Keening

The sound of keening pierced the silence of the night, a heartbreaking lament for the deceased.

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the busy street.

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the sidewalk.

Her keening wails echoed through the funeral hall, filled with sorrow.

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

The keening of the steam whistle signaled the departure of the train from the platform.

The old woman's keening pierced the night as she grieved the passing of her only son.

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

The sound of keening echoed through the empty halls of the castle.

The keening sound of the foghorn guided ships safely through the thick mist.

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

The sound of keening could be heard from afar, drawing people to the funeral grounds to pay their respects.

The collective keening of the crowd created an atmosphere of deep sorrow and grief.