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Definition of Howling
1. Noun. A long loud emotional utterance. "Their howling had no effect"
Generic synonyms: Utterance, Vocalization
Derivative terms: Howl, Howl, Howl, Howl, Ululate
2. Adjective. Extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers. "A tremendous achievement"
Similar to: Extraordinary
Derivative terms: Grandness, Wonderfulness, Wonder
Definition of Howling
1. Proper noun. (surname patronymic from=given names) ¹
2. Noun. The act of producing howls. ¹
3. Verb. (present participle of howl) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Howling
1. howl [v] - See also: howl
Lexicographical Neighbors of Howling
Literary usage of Howling
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Animal Kingdom Arranged in Conformity with Its Organization by Georges Cuvier, Edward Griffith, Charles Hamilton Smith, Edward Pidgeon, John Edward Gray, George Robert Gray (1827)
"... the several species of the howling monkeys ; that Linnaeus and Buffon mention
but two, but that several distinct species of howlers are now recognised. ..."
2. Kate Beaumont by John William De Forest (1872)
"(Loud applause from the dandies of Hartland, every one glancing at his particular
Dulcinea.) " Such is the force of the howling ..."
3. Catlin's Notes of Eight Years' Travels and Residence in Europe with His by George Catlin (1848)
"Howling of the grizly Bears—Alarm and excitement about the docks— Scuffle for
luggage—Scene at the Grecian Hotel—Landing the grizly Bears—Author's journey ..."
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