Usage Examples
Filter by Meaning Sharp or piercing in sound or smell
The keening sound of the ambulance pierced through the silence of the night.
The keening stench of decay emanated from the garbage dumpster, making it difficult to pass by.
The keening whistle of the tea kettle signaled that the water had boiled.
The keening wail of the baby echoed through the nursery, causing concern among the caregivers.
The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the busy street.
The keening cry of the sirens warned us of the approaching storm.
The keening shriek of the violin evoked a sense of sadness and longing in the audience.
The keening wind rattled the windows of the old haunted house.
The keening smell of rotten eggs indicated a gas leak in the basement.
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