howling

/haʊlɪŋ/
/ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
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Other forms: howlings; howlingly

Definitions of howling
  1. noun
    a long loud emotional utterance
    synonyms: howl, ululation
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    type of:
    utterance, vocalization
    the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
  2. adjective
    extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers
    “a howling success”
    synonyms: fantastic, grand, incredible, marvellous, marvelous, rattling, terrific, tremendous, wonderful, wondrous
    extraordinary
    beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
Pronunciation
US
/haʊlɪŋ/
UK
/ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
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