wailing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of crying out loudly, especially in grief or despair.

  - "She let out a wailing cry when she heard the news."
  - "The children wailed for hours after their mother left."
  - "The crowd wailed in protest when the verdict was announced."

• Noun

  A loud, mournful sound, such as that made by wind or sirens.

  - "The wailing wind howled through the trees."
  - "The sound of the siren was a wailing alarm."
  - "The night was filled with the wailing of the wind."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wailing
ail , mail , pale , ailment , sail , veil

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Variants

List of all variants of wailing that leads to same result
wail , wailed , wailer , wailers , wailing , wails , wailing wall , wailing walls , Wailing Wall , Western Wall

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Etymology

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Old English wealan 'to cry out, howl, wail'. Related to weal 'cry, lament, wail' and wealan 'to cry out, lament'.

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Trivia

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1. Wailing is often used in literature and poetry to convey a sense of deep sadness or despair.

2. In some cultures, wailing is believed to help the deceased person's soul transition to the afterlife.

3. The sound of a wailing siren can be a source of anxiety and stress for some people.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mourning: The emotional and social process of coming to terms with a loss, such as the death of a loved one.

2. Grief: A feeling of deep sadness, especially following a loss, such as the death of a loved one.

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Culture

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In many cultures, wailing is a form of mourning and expression of grief. It is often seen in religious and spiritual practices, such as funerals and mourning rituals. Wailing has also been used in literature, art, and music to convey emotion and evoke a sense of sadness or despair.

How to Memorize "wailing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone crying out loudly and expressing deep sadness or grief.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wailing' with crying, sadness, and mourning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Wail and Cry' to remember the meaning of the word.

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