wailful
/ˈweɪlfəl/
adjective
- Expressing or characterized by a long, loud, high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger.
- The wind made a wailful noise as it blew through the old house.
- She let out a wailful sob when she heard the bad news.
- The wailful sound of the ambulance siren filled the street.
- Full of sorrow or mourning; expressing deep sadness.
- The wailful melody of the violin brought tears to everyone's eyes.
- He wrote a wailful poem about the loss of his childhood home.
- The crowd's wailful cries could be heard from miles away after the tragedy.