Wailed: meaning, definitions and examples

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wailed

 

[ weษชld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing sorrow

The word 'wailed' refers to the act of expressing deep sorrow, grief, or pain in a loud, mournful way. It is often associated with crying or lamenting, and can be a physical manifestation of emotional distress.

Synonyms

cried, howled, lamented, screamed.

Examples of usage

  • She wailed in despair after hearing the bad news.
  • The child wailed loudly when he lost his toy.
  • They wailed together at the funeral, expressing their grief.
  • He wailed at the thought of leaving his friends behind.

Translations

Translations of the word "wailed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lamentou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‹เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช weinte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merintih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฒะฐะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lamentowaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณฃใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pleurรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ llorรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inledi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šธ์—ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนูˆู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naล™รญkal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naล™รญkal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“€ๅท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jokala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kveina

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜แƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inildim

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ llorรณ

Etymology

The word 'wailed' derives from the Old English 'wรฆlan', which means to lament or express sorrow. It is related to the Proto-Germanic *wailลnฤ…, and shares roots with similar words in other Germanic languages. The term has evolved over centuries, maintaining its core meaning related to expressing sorrow or distress. 'Wailed' depicts a visceral, emotional outpouring of grief or pain, often vocalized as a loud cry or lament. In many cultures, wailing is an integral part of mourning practices, highlighting its deeply embedded significance in human expression of grief.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,831, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.