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- Dictionarywailing/ˈweɪlɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. crying with pain, grief, or anger: "wailing toddlers"
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Wailing is the present participle of wail, which means to make a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness. Learn how to use wailing in sentences, see related words and phrases, and find out the difference between wailing and whining.
- English (US)
to make a long, high cry, usually because of pain or...
- Znaczenie Wailing, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
WAILING definicja: 1. present participle of wail 2. to make...
- English
WAIL definition: 1. to make a long, high cry, usually...
- English (US)
Wail is a verb that means to make a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness, or to complain loudly. Wail is also a noun that means a long, high, loud cry. See more meanings, examples and synonyms of wail.
Wailing means uttering a prolonged, inarticulate, mournful cry, usually high-pitched or clear-sounding, as in grief or suffering. It can also mean making a mournful sound, complaining, protesting, or expressing emotion musically or verbally in an exciting way.
Wail is a verb that means to express sorrow audibly or to make a sound like a mournful cry. It can also mean to complain or to say something plaintively. Wail is a noun that means a cry or sound of grief or pain, or a querulous expression of grievance.
Wailing is a noun or verb that means a long, loud, high-pitched cry or sound, often of grief or misery. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of wailing in different languages.
to make a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness: The women gathered around the coffin and began to wail, as was the custom in the region. [ + speech ] "My finger hurts ," wailed the child. [ I ] informal. to complain loudly or strongly: [ + that ] Business people wailed that their trade would be ruined.
Wailing means prolonged high-pitched cries, as of grief or misery, or prolonged high-pitched sounds. Learn how to use this word in sentences with synonyms, pronunciation and grammar tips.
