howling
word · lemma: howl
/ˈhaʊɫɪŋ/
HOW-ling
/hˈaʊlɪŋ/
HOW-ling
Definition
Making a loud, long sound, like a wolf or strong wind. Can describe animals, wind, or something very strong or intense.
Usage & Nuances
Common in descriptions of wolves, dogs, or wind. Can also mean something very obvious or intense ('a howling success'). Usually dramatic or vivid in tone.
Spanish: aullando - aullido (sonoro, viento, animal)Portuguese (BR): uivando - uivo (vento, animal)Portuguese (PT): uivando - uivo (vento, animal)Chinese (Simplified): 嚎叫的 - 呼啸的Chinese (Traditional): 嚎叫的 - 呼嘯的Hindi: गूँजता हुआ - जोर से चिल्लाता हुआArabic: يعوي - عواء (الريح، الحيوان)Bengali: হুংকার - চিৎকার (জোরে শব্দ করা, যেমন বাতাস বা নেকড়ে)Russian: вой - завываниеJapanese: 遠吠え - うなり（風や動物の鳴き声）Vietnamese: hú lên - gào thétKorean: 울부짖는 - 으르렁거리는 (동물, 바람)Turkish: uluyan - uğuldayan (rüzgar, hayvan)Urdu: بڑي اونچی آواز - چیخنا (جانور یا ہوا)Indonesian: melolong - meraung (anjing/serigala atau angin)
Example Sentences
The wolves were howling at the moon.
basic
A howling wind shook the old house.
basic
The dog started howling when it heard the siren.
basic
We had to yell over the howling wind to hear each other.
natural
It was a howling success; everyone loved the show.
natural
Her joke sent us into howling laughter.
natural