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howling

The correct spelling is howling.

How to pronounce howling

noun

IPA: /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/

Say it like: How-lin-g

The correct spelling is howling. The act of producing howls. For example: "The howling of wolves is haunting at night."

Usage Examples

The howling of wolves is haunting at night.

to howl derision

a howling success

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The act of producing howls.

verb

  1. 1.To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.
  2. 2.To utter a sound expressive of pain or distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail.
  3. 3.To make a noise resembling the cry of a wild beast.
  4. 4.To utter with outcry.

adjective

  1. 1.Used as an intensifier

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