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crying

adjective
cry·​ing | \ ˈkrÄ«-iÅ‹ How to pronounce crying (audio) \

Definition of crying

1 : calling for notice a crying need
2 : notorious, heinous a crying shame
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Examples of crying in a Sentence

a crying need for more activities for young people in this town

First Known Use of crying

circa 1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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