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wail
[weyl]
verb (used without object)
to utter a prolonged, inarticulate, mournful cry, usually high-pitched or clear-sounding, as in grief or suffering.
to wail with pain.
to make mournful sounds, as music or the wind.
to lament or mourn bitterly.
Jazz.to perform exceptionally well.
Slang.to express emotion musically or verbally in an exciting, satisfying way.
verb (used with object)
noun
the act of wailing.
a wailing cry, as of grief, pain, or despair.
any similar mournful sound.
the wail of an old tune.
wail
/ ɱɪ /
verb
(intr) to utter a prolonged high-pitched cry, as of grief or misery
(intr) to make a sound resembling such a cry
the wind wailed in the trees
(tr) to lament, esp with mournful sounds
noun
a prolonged high-pitched mournful cry or sound
Other Word Forms
- wailer noun
- unwailed adjective
- ˈɲڳܱ adjective
- ˈɲڳܱly adverb
- ˈɲ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of wail1
Word History and Origins
Origin of wail1
Example Sentences
The winter wails of “Are the Dodgers ruining baseball?” pretty much established the Dodgers as the team other major league owners love to hate.
But while Johnson and the larger group were able to move past the federal building without issue, the wail of police sirens filled downtown Los Angeles as the clock struck 8 p.m.
So the next time you mimic those lung-busting wails at karaoke or hear “’s Up?” used in a movie or on TV show, you can marvel at the song’s timeless solace.
“I never know what to say,” Mrs. Oliver would wail, echoing sentiments expressed by Christie herself.
Barrie heard the wail of sirens and roar of helicopters overhead but had no idea what had happened until a neighbour knocked on the door and broke the news.
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