Crying Definition & Meaning
crying
- adjective
- demanding attention; "clamant needs"; "a crying need"; "regarded literary questions as exigent and momentous"- H.L.Mencken; "insistent hunger"; "an instant need"
- conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible; "a crying shame"; "an egregious lie"; "flagrant violation of human rights"; "a glaring error"; "gross ineptitude"; "gross injustice"; "rank treachery"
- noun
- 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"
"Crying" in song lyrics
See how crying is used in real songs:
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"bless all the mothers come to you crying"
69 Boyz — One God, One Judge -
"My pops died of cancer, got a grown man crying"
Al-D f/ Trae, Ronnie Spencer — Life & Times -
"Oh why did you, tease me, this way? Stop crying"
Allah Real — Try My Love
Words that rhyme with crying
Usage tips for "crying"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "crying" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for crying to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does crying mean?
- demanding attention; "clamant needs"; "a crying need"; "regarded literary questions as exigent and momentous"- H.L.Mencken; "insistent hunger"; "an instant need" conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible; "a crying shame"; "an egregious lie"; "flagrant violation of human rights"; "a glaring error"; "gross ineptitude"; "gross injustice"; "rank treachery" the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds); "I hate to hear the crying of a child
- What part of speech is crying?
- Crying is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does crying have?
- Crying has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).