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wailer

 

[ ˈweɪlər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person crying

A wailer is someone who cries out loud or loudly expresses sorrow or grief. This term is often used in contexts such as mourning or when someone is lamenting a loss.

Synonyms

crier, lamenter, mourner

Examples of usage

  • The wailers at the funeral created a somber atmosphere.
  • She became a wailer when she heard the tragic news.
  • Wailers filled the air with their lamentations during the memorial service.

Translations

Translations of the word "wailer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lamento

🇮🇳 रोने वाला

🇩🇪 Weiner

🇮🇩 orang yang meratap

🇺🇦 вилач

🇵🇱 lamentujący

🇯🇵 泣き叫ぶ人

🇫🇷 pleureur

🇪🇸 llorón

🇹🇷 ağlayan

🇰🇷 울부짖는 사람

🇸🇦 محتج

🇨🇿 naříkající

🇸🇰 plačúci

🇨🇳 哀号者

🇸🇮 jokajoč

🇮🇸 kveinandi

🇰🇿 жылаушы

🇬🇪 ქვითინი

🇦🇿 ağlayan

🇲🇽 llorón

Etymology

The word 'wailer' originates from the verb 'wail', which dates back to the late Middle English from the Old English word 'wǣlan', meaning 'to lament'. The root of 'wǣlan' can also be traced back to the Germanic languages. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer specifically to someone who expresses profound grief or sorrow through loud crying or mourning. The use of 'wailer' emphasizes the active aspect of lamentation, distinguishing it from a mere expression of sadness. In various cultures, wailing has been a traditional part of mourning practices, highlighting the communal expression of grief.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,735, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.