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Ululate: meaning, definitions and examples

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ululate

 

[ หˆjuห.lษ™.leษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal sound

To ululate means to howl or wail as an expression of strong emotion, such as grief or joy. This vocalization is typically characterized by a high-pitched, wavering sound. The act of ululating can be associated with certain cultural practices, particularly in parts of Africa and the Middle East. It often occurs during ceremonies, celebrations, or moments of mourning.

Synonyms

howl, keen, wail

Examples of usage

  • The villagers began to ululate during the joyful celebration.
  • At the funeral, the crowd ululated in tribute to the deceased.
  • She ululated in excitement when she heard the news.
  • The ululation of the women echoed through the valley.

Translations

Translations of the word "ululate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ulular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเฅเคฒเคพเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ululieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengulul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ululowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใƒซใƒฌใƒผใ‚ทใƒงใƒณใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ululer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ulular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ululamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šธ๋ถ€์ง–๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูˆู„ูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ululovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ululovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘œๅ‘œๅซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ululirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒšแƒฃแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ululamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ulular

Etymology

The word 'ululate' is derived from the Latin 'ululatus,' which is the past participle of 'ululare,' meaning 'to howl or wail.' The term is primarily used to describe vocalizations that are intended to express strong emotions. This practice has deep roots in various cultures and is often associated with traditional ceremonies. The sound itself mimics the cries of certain animals, particularly those that communicate over long distances or during moments of distress. In many societies, ululation serves both a social and a ritual purpose, helping to unify a group in expression. Thus, it holds significance beyond mere sound, acting as a cultural symbol of mourning or celebration.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,675, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.