waly
- interjection
- Archaic
:
ay
- Oh, waly! What a sad day it is!
Examples
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The villagers gathered, and a chorus of waly echoed through the night.
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In old ballads, the word waly often appears to express deep sorrow.
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Hearing the sad news, she cried out waly in a trembling voice.
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He cried out, "waly! How can this be happening?"
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Oh, waly! The loss of her friend brought tears to her eyes.
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In the face of tragedy, he exclaimed, "waly! Such sorrow fills my heart!"
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As the funeral procession passed, the crowd murmured waly in lament for the departed.
Synonyms
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8.7
Short sound people make when they feel sorry or disappointed
26
9.9
A short cry showing pain or mocking someone's complaint
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8.8
A short cry that shows you feel very sorry for yourself
An old word people say to show they feel sorry or sad
A short cry showing pity or regret
An old cry of sadness at bad news
How Sad
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word waly used as an exclamation is simply the old cry of sorrow, like shouting 'woe' or making a long wail in a ballad. That's why people used waly as a mournful shout to show grief or pity.