English Dictionary (Humor) beta

lament A long, mournful song sung as a farewell or in mourning.  ■ "I forgot my phone at home, and now I have to lament the lost opportunity to capture that perfect selfie."

moans A loud, mournful cry.  ■ He moaned in pain after stubbing his toe on the corner of the desk.

wail An extremely loud and mournful cry, often accompanied by intense grieving or despair.  ■ "When I found out my favorite sandwich shop had closed down, I let out a heart-wrenching wail that echoed through the streets."

wailing To make loud, mournful, and usually excessive noise; to cry out in grief or protest.  ■ "When he found out his favorite pizza place was closed, John let out a loud wail of disappointment."

whimpering The act of making a high-pitched, mournful sound that is often associated with sadness or pain.  ■ "After losing the game, the dog began whimpering and crawled under the bed."

whine A loud, mournful cry or moan.  ■ "I can't believe I have to go to work today," she whined.

Howling To emit a loud, mournful wail, often accompanied by the sound of wolves or other animals howling.  ■ "I was so excited to see my favorite band perform live, but when I found out the lead singer had a terrible cold and could only sing through gritted teeth, I couldn't help but howl with disappointment."

moan A loud, mournful sound made by an animal or person in pain or distress.  ■ "I woke up early and couldn't stop moaning about how much I hate Mondays," said John, who had clearly never learned to appreciate the joys of adult life.

ravens A group of birds known for their black feathers and mournful calls. They are often associated with death and darkness.  ■ "I once had a pet raven named Edgar Allan Poe, but he flew away to find a more interesting corpse to follow."