crying

American  

[krahy-ing] / ˈkraɪ ɪŋ /

adjective

1. demanding attention or remedy; critical; severe.

   a crying evil.

2. reprehensible; odious; notorious.

   a crying shame.

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crying British  

/ ˈkraɪɪŋ /

adjective

1. (prenominal) notorious; lamentable (esp in the phrase crying shame )

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Other Word Forms

• cryingly adverb
• uncrying adjective

Etymology

Origin of crying

First recorded in 1300–50, crying is from the Middle English word cryenge. See cry, -ing ²

Example Sentences

She said she was crying and screaming when he suddenly disappeared, walking ahead and leaving her behind.

From BBC

There’s a scene where Rachel’s reading a text and crying in front of Gustav.

From Los Angeles Times

As I stood there crying, waiting for whatever would come next, she came closer and took hold of my arm.

From Salon

In a college production of Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons,” Duvall so deeply merged into the character of a ruthless businessman haunted by a bad decision that he found himself crying.

From Los Angeles Times

During his official visit to China in January, Starmer said British businesses had been "crying out for ways to grow their footprints in China".

From BBC