howls
word · lemma: howl
Definition
Loud, long cries made by animals like wolves or dogs, or by people expressing pain or strong emotion. Also can mean loud, wailing sounds caused by wind.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly describes wolf or dog sounds, but can apply to people in great pain or strong emotion. Can also describe the wind ('the wind howls'). Rarely used for positive emotions. 'Howls of laughter' is a set phrase for very loud laughter.
Spanish: aullidosPortuguese (BR): uivosPortuguese (PT): uivosChinese (Simplified): 嚎叫Chinese (Traditional): 嚎叫Hindi: भौंकता है - गरजता हैArabic: عواءBengali: হুংকার - চিৎকারRussian: вой - завыванияJapanese: 遠吠え - うめき声Vietnamese: tru tiếng - tiếng húKorean: 울부짖음 - 포효Turkish: uluma - haykırışUrdu: ہاؤں - چیخIndonesian: auman - raung
Example Sentences
The wolf howls at night.
basic
The audience burst into howls of laughter at the joke.
natural
The wind howls during the storm.
basic
He howls in pain after falling.
basic
The dogs’ howls woke up the whole neighborhood.
natural
Her howls could be heard from across the street.
natural