Definition of Wailful

sorrowful or full of grief

Examples of Wailful in a sentence

The widow’s wailful cries echoed throughout the church as her husband’s casket was revealed.  🔊

Human history is full of wailful events and conflicts that have robbed thousands of people of life.  🔊

A child’s wailful cries will erupt for nearly any reason, provided that said reason upset them even a little.  🔊

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