Pronunciation: /kraɪ/
noun a loud vocal expression of strong emotion, especially pain or sorrow
A1 The baby's cry woke up the entire household.
A2 She couldn't stop the cry of joy when she received the good news.
B1 His cry for help went unanswered in the deserted forest.
B2 The haunting cry of the wolf echoed through the night.
C1 The actor's cry of despair was so convincing, it moved the audience to tears.
C2 The cry of injustice could be heard loud and clear from the protestors.
verb to shed tears or make a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
A1 She cried when she watched a sad movie.
A2 The baby cried loudly when he was hungry.
B1 He cried out in pain when he stubbed his toe.
B2 She cried tears of joy when she found out she got the job.
C1 The actor's performance was so moving that it made the audience cry.
C2 After the breakup, she would cry herself to sleep every night.
formal The baby began to cry as soon as her mother left the room.
informal I always cry during sad movies, no matter how many times I've seen them.
slang She was so moved by the song that she couldn't help but cry.
figurative The beauty of the sunset made her heart cry with joy.
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