wailer

wail

W w

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [weyl]
- /weɪl/
- /ˈweɪlə /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [weyl]
- /weɪl/

Definitions of wailer word

verb without object wailer 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 wailer to make mournful sounds, as music or the wind. 1
verb without object wailer to lament or mourn bitterly. 1
verb without object wailer Jazz. to perform exceptionally well. 1
verb without object wailer Slang. to express emotion musically or verbally in an exciting, satisfying way. 1
verb with object wailer to express deep sorrow for; mourn; lament; bewail: to wail the dead; to wail one's fate. 1

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Origin of wailer

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 Wailer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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wailer 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.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for wailer

noun wailer

lamenter — One who laments.
pallbearer — one of several persons who carry or attend the coffin at a funeral.
griever — to feel grief or great sorrow: She has grieved over his death for nearly three years.
sorrow — distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret.
weeper — a person who weeps.

All 8 Synonyms of wailer