Sign in
Enter the word for search

wailing

UK
/ˈweɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈweɪlɪŋ/
wailing out

Translations

wailingnoun
wailings
pl
gémissementCri prolongé exprimant la douleur, le deuil ou la détresse.
The wailing of the sirens could be heard throughout the city.
Le gémissement des sirènes s’entendait dans toute la ville.
Additional translations
hurlementS’emploie aussi pour un son long et plaintif, notamment pour le vent ou une sirène.
Synonyms
moaning
crying
sobbing
lamentation
howling
keening
wailingadjective
UK
/ˈweɪ.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈweɪ.lɪŋ/
hurlantSe dit d’un son ou d’une sirène émis avec un cri prolongé et strident.
The wailing sirens echoed through the night, signaling an emergency in the neighborhood.
Les sirènes hurlantes résonnaient dans la nuit, signalant une urgence dans le quartier.
Additional translations
gémissantPlus littéraire ; exprime une plainte ou un son plaintif.
Synonyms
lamenting
keening
plaintive
mournful
sorrowful
crying
doleful
woeful
grief-stricken
bereaved
tragic
sobbing
wailverb

wailing

Gerund

wailed
Past Simple
wailed
Past Participle
wailing
Gerund
UK
/weɪl/
US
/weɪl/
gémirPour une plainte ou un cri prolongé exprimant la douleur, le chagrin ou la détresse.
The child began to wail when she couldn't find her favorite toy.
L’enfant s’est mise à gémir lorsqu’elle n’a pas pu retrouver son jouet préféré.
se lamenterPour se plaindre ou protester de manière bruyante et plaintive.
The workers wailed about the unfair treatment they received from their employer.
Les ouvriers se lamentaient du traitement injuste qu’ils recevaient de leur employeur.
Additional translations
hurlerPour un son long, aigu et plaintif, notamment le vent, les sirènes ou certains instruments.
Synonyms
scream
whine
bawl
cry
howl
lament
moan
keening
Antonyms
celebrate
rejoice
laugh

Definitions

wailingnoun
A prolonged, high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger.
The wailing of the sirens could be heard throughout the city.
A loud, mournful sound resembling a cry.
The wailing of the wind through the trees was eerie.
wailingadjective
Producing a prolonged, high-pitched cry or sound, often indicative of pain, grief, or distress.
The wailing sirens echoed through the night, signaling an emergency in the neighborhood.
wailverb
To make a prolonged, high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger.
The child began to wail when she couldn't find her favorite toy.
To complain or protest in a loud, mournful manner.
The workers wailed about the unfair treatment they received from their employer.
To produce a long, high-pitched, mournful sound, especially of wind, sirens, or musical instruments.
The wind wailed around the deserted cottage all night.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries