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- [weyl]
- /weɪl/
- /weɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [weyl]
- /weɪl/
Definitions of wailed word
- verb without object wailed to utter a prolonged, inarticulate, mournful cry, usually high-pitched or clear-sounding, as in grief or suffering: to wail with pain. 1
- verb without object wailed to make mournful sounds, as music or the wind. 1
- verb without object wailed to lament or mourn bitterly. 1
- verb without object wailed Jazz. to perform exceptionally well. 1
- verb without object wailed Slang. to express emotion musically or verbally in an exciting, satisfying way. 1
- verb with object wailed to express deep sorrow for; mourn; lament; bewail: to wail the dead; to wail one's fate. 1
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Origin of wailed
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English weile (v. and noun), perhaps derivative of Old English weilā(wei) well-away; compare Old English wǣlan to torment, Old Norse wǣla to wail
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Parts of speech for Wailed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
wailed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
wailed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for wailed
noun wailed
- howled — to utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry, as that of a dog or wolf.
- moaned — a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
- screamed — to utter a loud, sharp, piercing cry.
- cried — cry
- screeched — to utter or make a harsh, shrill cry or sound: The child screeched hysterically. The brakes screeched.
verb wailed
- wept — simple past tense and past participle of weep1 .
- keened — a wailing lament for the dead.
- grieved — to feel grief or great sorrow: She has grieved over his death for nearly three years.
- mourned — Simple past tense and past participle of mourn.
- sobbed — to weep with a convulsive catching of the breath.
Antonyms for wailed
verb wailed
- approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
- complimented — Simple past tense and past participle of compliment.
- gloated — to look at or think about with great or excessive, often smug or malicious, satisfaction: The opposing team gloated over our bad luck.
- praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- whimpered — to cry with low, plaintive, broken sounds.
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