What does wailing mean?
Wailing means A loud drawn out scream or howl..
Wailing
/ˈweɪlɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
A loud drawn out scream or howl..
Definitions by Sense
- A loud drawn out scream or howl.
- present participle and gerund of wail
Example Sentences
'For as soon as I heard Tewkesbury tell of screams and wailings in the air, and no one to be seen,' said Elzevir, 'I guessed that some poor soul had got shut in the vault, and was there crying for his life.
Craig ran off wailing because his friend pulled a prank on him.
Synonyms for wailing
Antonyms for wailing
Related Words
Word Forms
- wailings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for wailing?
Common synonyms include sorrowful, wailful, bawling, lamenting.
What is the opposite of wailing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use wailing in a sentence?
'For as soon as I heard Tewkesbury tell of screams and wailings in the air, and no one to be seen,' said Elzevir, 'I guessed that some poor soul had got shut in the vault, and was there crying for his life.
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