Bellowed: meaning, definitions and examples

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bellowed

 

[ ˈbɛloʊd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

loud sound

Bellowed refers to producing a deep, loud roar, typically associated with animals such as bulls or large creatures. In a human context, it describes shouting or yelling in a powerful and resonant manner. This term often conveys a sense of anger or intense emotion, making it suitable for dramatic expressions. Animals bellow to communicate dominance, territory, or distress, while people might bellow to command attention or express frustration.

Synonyms

howled, roared, screamed, shouted, yelled

Examples of usage

  • The bull bellowed across the field.
  • He bellowed in anger during the argument.
  • The coach bellowed instructions to his players.
  • The crowd bellowed with excitement.

Translations

Translations of the word "bellowed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rugiu

🇮🇳 गड़गड़ाहट करना

🇩🇪 brüllte

🇮🇩 menggeram

🇺🇦 пролунало

🇵🇱 wrzasnął

🇯🇵 吼えた

🇫🇷 rugissait

🇪🇸 rugió

🇹🇷 kükredi

🇰🇷 포효했다

🇸🇦 زمجر

🇨🇿 zařval

🇸🇰 zahučal

🇨🇳 吼叫

🇸🇮 zagrmelo

🇮🇸 hrópaði

🇰🇿 үрейленді

🇬🇪 ბრიყვი

🇦🇿 qışqırdı

🇲🇽 rugió

Etymology

The word 'bellowed' is derived from the Old English term 'bellan', which means 'to roar' or 'to cry out'. This etymological root can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *ballōną, which is also related to the Middle Dutch 'bellen' and the Old High German 'bellōn'. In its evolution, the term has maintained a strong association with loud, resonant vocalizations both in the animal kingdom and in human communication. The use of 'bellow' in literature and spoken language often evokes a powerful imagery, suggesting not just volume but also emotion and vigor. Over centuries, 'bellowed' has been employed in various contexts, from describing animal sounds to expressing human emotions in literature and everyday speech.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,525, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.