wails
word · lemma: wail
Definition
Makes long, loud cries of sadness, pain, or anger. Sometimes also used for loud, mournful sounds (like sirens or wind).
Usage & Nuances
More dramatic than 'cry' or 'sob'; often suggests extreme emotion or loudness. Used for both people and things making sad or piercing noises ('the baby wails', 'the siren wails'). Not used for quiet crying.
Spanish: llora a gritos - aúlla (ruido)Portuguese (BR): geme alto - chora altoPortuguese (PT): geme alto - chora altoChinese (Simplified): 嚎啕大哭 - 哀嚎Chinese (Traditional): 嚎啕大哭 - 哀號Hindi: चीत्कार करता है - जोर से रोता हैArabic: يصرخ بالبكاء - ينوحBengali: বিলাপ করে - হাহাকার করেRussian: воет - причитает - вопитJapanese: 泣き叫ぶ - うめき声をあげるVietnamese: gào khóc - rên rỉKorean: 울부짖다 - 통곡하다Turkish: ağlamak - feryat etmekUrdu: بین کرنا - چیخناIndonesian: meraung - melolong
Example Sentences
The baby wails when he is hungry.
basic
She wails loudly in the hospital.
basic
The siren wails in the night.
basic
He wails every time he can't find his favorite toy.
natural
The wind wails around the empty house on stormy nights.
natural
When the team lost, the fans’ wails could be heard across the stadium.
natural