What does crying mean?
Crying means That cries..
Crying
/ˈkɹaɪ̯.ɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
That cries..
Definitions by Sense
- That cries.
- That demands action or attention; desperate.
- That deserves rebuke or censure; deplorable.
- The act of one who cries; a weeping or shouting.
- present participle and gerund of cry
Example Sentences
The crying child on the street was evidently lost.
There is a crying need for more manual workers in this country.
It is a crying shame that he managed to get away with that!
Their constant cryings kept us awake!
[…] their breathings, cryings, and excretings would have been damaged […]
Synonyms for crying
Antonyms for crying
Related Words
Word Forms
- cryings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for crying?
Common synonyms include crying, in tears, sobbing, sobful.
What is the opposite of crying?
Possible antonyms include cheering, laughing, smiling, uncrying.
How do you use crying in a sentence?
The crying child on the street was evidently lost.
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