Howling

/ˈhaʊlɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a loud, wailing sound.

We could hear the howling of the wolves in the distance.

a loud, lamenting noise, often associated with sorrow.

There was a howling from the crowd when they lost the game.

verb

producing a long, loud, mournful sound, like that of a wolf or a dog.

The dog was howling at the moon all night long.

making a loud, wailing sound, especially in distress or pain.

The wind was howling through the trees during the storm.

From the verb howl, from Middle English 'houl', from Old English 'hūlian'.

howling at the moon

to express one's feelings or desires in an exaggerated or uninhibited manner.

howling success

an overwhelming success.

howling wilderness

a wild and desolate area.

howl

to make a loud, mournful sound.

wail

to make a long, high-pitched cry.

mourn

to feel or show deep sorrow.

very funny or absurd

That movie was howling!

extremely intense or excessive

The party last night was howling!