Wailed: meaning, definitions and examples
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wailed
[ weษชld ]
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:
๐ต๐น lamentou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเฅเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช weinte
๐ฎ๐ฉ merintih
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธะฒะฐะปะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ lamentowaล
๐ฏ๐ต ๆณฃใใ
๐ซ๐ท pleurรฉ
๐ช๐ธ llorรณ
๐น๐ท inledi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ naลรญkal
๐ธ๐ฐ naลรญkal
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅท
๐ธ๐ฎ jokala
๐ฎ๐ธ kveina
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะปะฐะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ inildim
๐ฒ๐ฝ llorรณ
Word origin
The word 'wailed' derives from the Old English 'wรฆlan', which means to lament or express sorrow. It is related to the Proto-Germanic *wailลnฤ , 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.
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