Bawled Meaning in English
word · lemma: bawl
ˈbɔɫd
BAWLD
bˈɔːld
BAWLD
Definition
Cried loudly or shouted in a way that everyone could hear, usually because of strong emotion like pain or sadness.
Usage & Nuances
"Bawled" is informal and stronger than just "cried"—it emphasizes loud, uncontrolled crying. It is often used for children but can describe any age. Do not confuse with "bald" (without hair). Common pattern: 'bawled like a baby.'
Spanish: lloró a gritosPortuguese (BR): chorou altoPortuguese (PT): chorou altoChinese (Simplified): 大声哭Chinese (Traditional): 大聲哭Hindi: जोर-जोर से रोयाArabic: بكى بصوت عالٍBengali: কাঁদলাম - উচ্চস্বরে কাঁদলামRussian: ревел - громко плакалJapanese: 大声で泣いたVietnamese: gào khócKorean: 엉엉 울었다Turkish: hüngür hüngür ağladı - bağırdı (yüksek sesle)Urdu: زور زور سے رویاIndonesian: menangis keras-keras
Example Sentences
The baby bawled all night.
basic
He bawled when he fell off his bike.
basic
She bawled because she lost her toy.
basic
I bawled like a baby during the sad movie.
natural
When the teacher left, the students bawled with laughter.
natural
He bawled out his brother for breaking the window.
natural