Mewling

The act of crying weakly, typically like a baby or a small animal; a soft, plaintive sound expressing unhappiness, discomfort, or weakness. It often suggests a helpless or vulnerable state and can evoke feelings of sympathy or irritation depending on the context. The sound is often a high-pitched, whining cry. mewling can also describe a person complaining in a weak or whining manner, conveying a sense of self-pity or petulance. It is commonly associated with infancy, but can be applied to any creature or situation evoking similar sounds or behaviors.

Mewling meaning with examples

• The newborn kitten, separated from its mother, began mewling pitifully in the cardboard box, its tiny voice a clear cry for help. It needed warmth and comfort to stop mewling. His mewling made the dog turn with interest. The sound echoed through the empty room. The small kitten was cold. This triggered the sounds of the mewling creature.
• During the power outage, the children, frightened by the darkness, started mewling, clinging to their parents in fear. The sudden darkness provoked fear and a sense of lost comfort and provoked the mewling. The parents tried to reassure them, offering hugs and soft words. The quiet sounds were lost. These moments were tense and emotional.
• The injured bird, trapped in the bushes, was mewling softly, its broken wing making it impossible to escape. The other birds showed no empathy to the mewling bird, while the human did. The rescuers carefully approached, hoping to help the suffering animal. The scene was heartbreaking and the rescuers hoped the mewling would end.
• The spoiled child, denied a candy bar, responded with a series of mewling complaints and a theatrically dramatic display of tears. The child's mewling was met with disapproval and a firm no. This went against the child's wishes. This was considered an attempt to manipulate the parents. This time the mewling child did not succeed.
• As the old dog drifted off to sleep, he began to mewling a low whimper, a sound that resonated through the silent house. The dog was likely experiencing a dream. His owner woke up and comforted him with gentle pats and soothing words to calm the mewling dog. The mewling was followed by silence and he went back to sleep.