wailing
/ˈweɪlɪŋ/
noun
- A long, loud, high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger.
- The wailing of the sirens filled the night air.
- We could hear the wailing of the mourners at the funeral.
- The baby's wailing kept everyone awake.
Antonyms
adjective
- Making a long, loud, high-pitched cry or sound.
- The wailing wind rattled the windows.
- A wailing child sat in the corner of the room.
- The wailing guitar solo gave the song a bluesy feel.