wailing

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

1. vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression

- wailing mourners

- the wailing wind

- wailful bagpipes

Similar word(s): sorrowful, lamenting, wailful

noun

1. loud cries made while weeping

Similar word(s): bawling

Definition categories: act, crying, tears, weeping

verb

1. present participle of wail

- Craig ran off wailing because his friend pulled a prank on him.