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Howling

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Howling is a noun meaning The act of producing howls.

Meaning

The act of producing howls.

More Meanings

  1. present participle and gerund of howl
  2. That howls.
  3. That causes one to howl or feel like howling; deeply distressing.
  4. (colloquial) Used as an intensifier

Example Sentences

howling wind
The howling of wolves is haunting at night.
A few minutes later a howling mob was at the door.
"They have turned a great old English institution into a shameful clip-joint. It's a shuddering, howling tragedy."

Word Forms

Synonyms for howling

Depending on context, synonyms include tremendous, marvelous, howl, wondrous, fantastic, wonderful.

tremendousmarveloushowlwondrousfantasticwonderfulrattlingululationterrificnoisyyellingshouting

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ululation, yelling, shouting, noisy, terrific, rattling.

ululationyellingshoutingnoisyterrificrattlingwonderfulmarveloustremendouswondrousextraordinaryfantasticshriekingscreamingliestbawlingroaringyowlingwailing

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