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Adjectives commonly used to describe "wail" — vivid descriptors for richer, more specific prose.
(adj)
Having much distance in space from one end to the other.
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(of a sound) Of great intensity.
Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.
Filled with grief or sadness; being in a state in which one mourns.
Sounding sorrowful, mournful or melancholic.
Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
Physically elevated, extending above a base or average level:
Having a slope, whether shallow, steep, or intermediate.
High-pitched and piercing.
Untamed; not domesticated.
Provoking pity, compassion, or sympathy.
(n)
Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
Deficient in physical strength.
Feeling sorrow; sorrowful, mournful.
Having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).
So appalling or sad that one feels or should feel sorry for it; eliciting pity.
Causing despair; gloomy and bleak.
(of a person or person's face) Appearing tired and unwell, as from stress; haggard.
Lengthy in duration; extended; protracted.
Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.
(of distance or position; also figurative) Extending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards.
Easily giving way under pressure.
Inspiring fear, especially in a mysterious or shadowy way; strange, weird.
Very unpleasant; disagreeable.
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
Feeling anguish; experiencing extreme discomfort or discontent.
Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.
Tedious, repetitious, or lacking in variety.
Not of the earth; non-terrestrial.
Common to all members of a group or class.
Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption.
Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
Unable to relax: fidgety; restless; worried; anxious.
Having an unusually strange character or behaviour.
Unhappy due to feeling isolated from contact with other people.
Filled with grief, mournful, bringing feelings of sadness.
Alternative spelling of agonised. [Experiencing agony]
Unchanged through time or space; permanent.
(v)
To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.
(of a sound) Stifled or covered up; diminished by interference.
Fragmented; in separate pieces.
The act by which something is rent, or torn.
Very bad.
Very small.
Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often; incidental.
Trembling, quivering, or shaking.
A surname.
exhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught; sad. (of a person)
In dire need (of something); having a dire need or desire.
Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.
Without hope; despairing; not expecting anything positive.
Displaying or feeling anger.
Causing physical or mental agony.
Having no end.
Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
Lacking help; powerless.
To the furthest or most extreme extent; absolute, complete, total, unconditional.
Boundless, endless, without end or limits; innumerable.
Having a dry, harsh tone to the voice, as a result of a sore throat, age, emotion, etc.
Causing horror; terrible; shocking.
Very strong; possessing might.
Given to strong feeling, sometimes romantic, sexual, or both.
(of speech) Not articulated in normal words.
Afraid; suffering from fear.
Unhappy due to being alone; lonely.
Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.
Trembling, or prone to trembling and shaking.
Of or pertaining to ghosts or spirits.
A hole made in the body so that jewellery can be worn through it.
That causes great grief, anguish or distress.
Suitable for or expected of a child.
Pitifully sad, wretched, miserable; lonely, especially from feeling abandoned, deserted, forsaken.
Provoking uncontrollable laughter.
Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.
Having a pleasant melody or sound; tuneful.
Lesser, smaller in importance, size, degree, seriousness, or significance compared to another option, particularly:
Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute.
Genuinely horrific, awful, or alarming; dangerous, risky.
In a state of panic, worry, frenzy, or rush.
Deserted and devoid of inhabitants.
Causing sorrow, distress or regret; deplorable, pitiful or distressing.
Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.