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Meaning of ululated
The primary meaning of the word "ululated" is to make a long, mournful cry, typically like a wolf or a mournful person.
Etymology of ululated
The word "ululated" comes from the Latin "ululare", which means to howl or wail, derived from "ulula", a she-wolf, and the verb "ululare" is also related to the Greek "ὀλολύζω" (ololuzo), to wail or lament
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the sounds made by wolves, and later by humans, particularly in expressions of grief or excitement
Synonyms
Definitions
- To make a long, mournful cry, typically like a wolf or a mournful person
- * To utter a loud, mournful, and prolonged cry, typically as a sign of grief, pain, or excitement
Usage Examples
- The wolves ululated in the distance, their haunting cries echoing through the forest
- * The crowd ululated as the rock star took the stage, their screams and cheers filling the arena
- * The mourners ululated as they followed the coffin, their wails and lamentations filling the air