noun
Uncommon
wailing
WAY-lihng
Wailing (noun) means Loud, prolonged crying or howling, usually from grief. Example: “The wailing from the next room made it clear something was wrong.”
noun
1
Loud, prolonged crying or howling, usually from grief.
"The wailing from the next room made it clear something was wrong."
How to use wailing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe continuous act of crying or howling loudly.
Common pairings
wailing and crying
wailing sound
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Word forms
- Plural
- wailings
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Etymology
Formed from wail and -ing.
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What does “wailing” mean?
The word “wailing” means loud, prolonged crying or howling, usually from grief. In plain terms, the continuous act of crying or howling loudly.
How do you pronounce “wailing”?
“Wailing” is pronounced WAY-lihng (/ˈweɪlɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “wailing” in a sentence?
Here is “wailing” used in a sentence: “The wailing from the next room made it clear something was wrong.”
What part of speech is “wailing”?
“Wailing” is a noun.
Is “wailing” a common word?
“Wailing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
