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Ululated: meaning, definitions and examples

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ululated

 

[ ˈjuːləˌleɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sounds of mourning

Ululated refers to the act of emitting a wavering, high-pitched sound often associated with mourning or expressing strong emotional responses. Historically, it has been used in various cultural rituals as a sign of grief or to express joy during celebrations.

Synonyms

cry, howl, wail

Examples of usage

  • The crowd ululated in response to the heartfelt speech.
  • She ululated in anguish at the news of her friend's passing.
  • During the festival, the dancers ululated, adding to the vibrant atmosphere.

Translations

Translations of the word "ululated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ululou

🇮🇳 उलुलुलेटेड

🇩🇪 ululiert

🇮🇩 melolong

🇺🇦 виливати голос

🇵🇱 ululowany

🇯🇵 ウルレーションされた

🇫🇷 ululé

🇪🇸 ululado

🇹🇷 haykırmış

🇰🇷 울부짖은

🇸🇦 أولول

🇨🇿 ululovaný

🇸🇰 ululovaný

🇨🇳 呜呜叫

🇸🇮 ululiran

🇮🇸 ululeraður

🇰🇿 улулаланды

🇬🇪 ულულებდა

🇦🇿 ululadı

🇲🇽 ululado

Etymology

The word 'ululated' comes from the Latin word 'ululatus', which means 'to howl' or 'to cry out'. It is derived from the verb 'ululare', meaning 'to wail, to cry' — often associated with the sound of mourning. This term has roots in various ancient cultures where such vocalizations have been significant in conveying emotions of sorrow, joy, or spiritual calls. It reflects the human capacity to express complex emotional states through vocalization and has been part of linguistic traditions across the world. Over time, ululation has been documented in numerous cultural practices, from African and Middle Eastern traditions to modern interpretations in music and theater, illustrating its sustained relevance in human emotional expression.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,751, 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.