howling Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a long loud emotional utterance
   ululation; howl.
   
   • he gave a howl of pain
   • howls of laughter
   • their howling had no effect
2. verb emit long loud cries
   wail; roar; yawl; yaup; howl; ululate.
   
   • wail in self-pity
   • howl with sorrow
3. verb cry loudly, as of animals
   wrawl; yowl; howl; yammer.
   
   • The coyotes were howling in the desert
4. verb make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
   roar; howl.
   
   • The wind was howling in the trees
   • The water roared down the chute
5. verb laugh unrestrainedly and heartily
   roar; howl.
   
6. adjective satellite extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
   fantastic; marvelous; marvellous; grand; terrific; wonderful; wondrous; rattling; tremendous.
   
   • a fantastic trip to the Orient
   • the film was fantastic!
   • a howling success
   • a marvelous collection of rare books
   • had a rattling conversation about politics
   • a tremendous achievement

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