Howling: meaning, definitions and examples

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howling

 

[ หˆhaสŠlษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

at night

Howling refers to the long, loud, mournful sound that animals such as wolves or dogs make. It is often associated with the night and can be a way of communication or expressing emotions.

Synonyms

baying, wailing, yowling

Examples of usage

  • The wolves were howling in the distance.
  • The dog started howling when it sensed danger.
  • The eerie howling echoed through the forest at night.
Context #2 | Noun

wind

Howling can also refer to the sound of the wind blowing loudly and fiercely, often creating a haunting or eerie atmosphere. It can be a natural phenomenon during storms or in desolate places.

Synonyms

roaring, whirling, whistling

Examples of usage

  • The howling wind rattled the windows of the old house.
  • The howling of the wind outside made it difficult to sleep.

Translations

Translations of the word "howling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น uivando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฐเฅเคœเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Heulen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melolong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wycie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ๅ ใˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hurlement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aullido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uluma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šธ๋ถ€์ง–๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนูˆุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vytรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vytie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅšŽๅซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vijanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฝlfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ›แƒฃแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ulama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aullido

Etymology

The word 'howling' originated from the Old English word 'hulian', which meant to wail or lament. Over time, it evolved to describe the long, loud cries of animals or the sound of the wind. The use of 'howling' to depict eerie or mournful sounds has been prevalent in literature and folklore, adding to its mystical and atmospheric connotations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,636, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.