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Definition crying in British English

crying adjective

adjective
/ˈkraɪɪŋ/
1

an urgent need for something

Example

There’s a crying need for more investment in the health service.

Synonyms and related words
desire wish urge
2

used for emphasizing how bad or unfair something is

Example

It’s a crying shame the way they’ve treated him!

Synonyms and related words
unfair unjust unequal utterly sadly hopelessly
Definition crying in British English