Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Keening.
Keening - as a noun
A funeral lament sung with loud wailing
Keening - as an adjective satellite
Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Example: "An acute observer of politics and politicians"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acute7discriminating20incisive13knifelike20penetrating14penetrative16piercing13sharp10Excellent
Example: "He did a bully job"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bang-upbully10corking14cracking17dandy10great6groovy13neat4nifty11not badold4peachy16slap-upsmashing14swell8Painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
Example: "A cutting wind"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cutting10knifelike20lancinate11lancinating14piercing13stabbing13Having a sharp cutting edge or point
Example: "A keen blade"
Keening - as a verb
Express grief verbally
Example: "We lamented the death of the child"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lament8Keening - as an adjective
Sharp, shrill, especially of a sound.
Example: "The keening sound of a dentist's drill sets my teeth on edge."
Example Sentences
"The mourners filled the room with their keening."
"The sound of keening echoed through the forest at night."
"The haunting keening of the wind sent shivers down my spine."
"Her keening could be heard from miles away."
"The keening of the family members filled the funeral home."
Word Game Points
Is KEENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, keening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
KEENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is KEENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, keening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordKEENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is KEENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, keening is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordKEENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
