howling Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a long loud emotional utterance
ululation; howl.
- he gave a howl of pain
- howls of laughter
- their howling had no effect
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verb emit long loud cries
wail; roar; yawl; yaup; howl; ululate.
- wail in self-pity
- howl with sorrow
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verb cry loudly, as of animals
wrawl; yowl; howl; yammer.
- The coyotes were howling in the desert
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verb make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
roar; howl.
- The wind was howling in the trees
- The water roared down the chute
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verb laugh unrestrainedly and heartily
roar; howl.
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adjective satellite extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
fantastic; marvelous; marvellous; grand; terrific; wonderful; wondrous; rattling; tremendous.
- a fantastic trip to the Orient
- the film was fantastic!
- a howling success
- a marvelous collection of rare books
- had a rattling conversation about politics
- a tremendous achievement