Synonyms for Crying
Definition of 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"
16 synonyms found
Writing tips for "crying"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like clamant, egregious, exigent can replace "crying" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 16 alternatives available, "crying" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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