How to Pronounce Keening
Keening
ˈk.iː.n.ɪŋ
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Definition
Keening is a loud, long cry made to show sadness, often at a funeral.
Examples
- The family was keening loudly to express their grief after the loss.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| keening sound | collocation | KEENing SOUND | The keening sound echoed through the empty halls. |
| keening cry | collocation | KEENing CRY | She let out a keening cry at the news. |
| keening wail | collocation | KEENing WAIL | The keening wail of the siren warned everyone. |
| keening lament | collocation | KEENing LAment | His keening lament expressed deep sorrow. |
Fun Fact
Keening comes from the Irish word 'caoineadh,' meaning to wail or lament, and was traditionally performed by women at funerals as a vocal expression of grief.
Word Family
noun
keening
A loud, sad cry or song, especially for someone who has died.
"The keening at the funeral showed how much they missed her."
verb
keen
To make a loud, sad cry or song for someone who has died.
"They keen loudly at the graveside to express their sorrow."
adjective
keen
Very strong or intense; showing interest or enthusiasm.
"She has a keen interest in learning new languages."
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