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wailing

adjective noun

Vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression;- Shakespeare

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Word length
7
Starts with
W
Ends with
G
Contains
AI
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
C1

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adjective

  1. Vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression;- Shakespeare

    “Lamenting sinners”

noun

  1. Loud cries made while weeping

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Lamenting sinners
Wailing mourners
The wailing wind
Wailful bagpipes
Tangle her desires with wailful sonnets

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