Crying (Noun)
Meaning
The process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds); "I hate to hear the crying of a child"; "she was in tears".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The crying of the baby echoed through the entire house, keeping everyone awake.
- She couldn't help but be moved to tears by the heartbreaking scene of the little girl's crying.
- After receiving the news, her crying became uncontrollable and she couldn't calm down for hours.
- The crying in the movie was so convincing that it brought tears to the eyes of many in the audience.
- As the eulogy was being read, the room was filled with the soft crying of mourners who had gathered to pay their respects.