howling Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a long loud emotional utterance
    ululation; howl.
    • he gave a howl of pain
    • howls of laughter
    • their howling had no effect
  2. verb emit long loud cries
    wail; roar; yawl; yaup; howl; ululate.
    • wail in self-pity
    • howl with sorrow
  3. verb cry loudly, as of animals
    wrawl; yowl; howl; yammer.
    • The coyotes were howling in the desert
  4. 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
  5. verb laugh unrestrainedly and heartily
    roar; howl.
  6. 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

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