wailing
adjectiveUK /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
US /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
Making a long, loud crying sound.
The wailing baby kept everyone awake all night.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A long, loud cry of pain or sadness.
We heard the wailing of sirens in the distance.
3. The act of crying loudly and mournfully.
The wailing from the funeral could be heard down the street.
4. Making a high, sad sound like the wind.
The wailing wind rattled the windows all night.