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Meaning of howling
The primary meaning of "howling" refers to a long, loud, mournful cry, typically expressing pain, grief, or anger.
Etymology of howling
The word "howling" originates from the Old English word "hūlan," which means to howl or yell, and is related to the Proto-Germanic word "hūliz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "keu-," which carried a sense of crying or shouting
Historically, the term has been used to describe the cries of animals, particularly wolves, as well as human expressions of emotion, such as pain, grief, or anger
Synonyms
Definitions
- Making a long, loud, mournful cry, typically to express pain, grief, or anger
- * Producing a loud, prolonged, and mournful sound, often used to describe the cry of a wolf or other animal
Usage Examples
- The wolf's howling echoed through the forest, sending shivers down the spines of the hikers
- * The crowd erupted into howling cheers as the home team scored the winning goal
- * The patient's howling in pain prompted the nurse to administer more medication
Antonyms
silence
quiet
stillness
calmness
serenity
peacefulness
gentleness
softness
whispering
murmuring
muttering
mumbling
grunting
snorting
puffing
panting
wheezing
sighing
whispering
humming
chirping
cheeping
tweeting