howled
haʊld
Definition

Definition of howled - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
animal soundhaving made a long loud cry like a wolf or dog
  • The howled warning sent the sheep running toward the barn.
bayed wailed yowled
2.
amusementhaving laughed very loudly and without control
  • Their howled laughter filled the small theater.
cackled roared
3.
strong feelingshaving cried out loudly because of pain, fear, or grief
  • Her howled protest echoed through the empty hallway.
cried shrieked wailed
4.
wind enginehaving made a long loud noise like a wild animal
  • The howled wind kept everyone awake all night.
roared wailed whistled
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Origin of howled

Old English, hūlian (to make a loud noise)

Examples of howled in a sentence

  • We heard a howled protest from the kennel.
  • His howled response startled everyone at the dinner table.
  • We heard howled giggles from the children upstairs.
  • A howled lament rose from the grieving crowd.
  • His howled plea followed the sudden crash.
  • The howled gale shook the cabin doors.

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  1. French:hurlé, hilarant, ...
  2. German:heulend, schallend, ...
  3. Italian:ululato, scomposto, ...
  4. Spanish:aullado, desternillado, ...
  5. Portuguese:uivado, que riu muito alto e de forma descontrolada, ...
  6. Chinese:嚎叫过的, 狂笑的, ...
  7. Japanese:遠吠えした, 爆笑した, ...
  8. Arabic:عَاوٍ, مُنْفَجِر مِن الضَّحِك, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֶׁהוּשְׁמַע בִּילָלָה, מִתְגַּלְגֵּל, ...
  10. Russian:завывший, хохотавший, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вивший, реготливий, ...
  12. Hindi:हुआँकी हुई, ठहाके लगाता हुआ, ...
howl
haʊl

Definition of howl - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
animalmake a long, loud, mournful sound
  • The wolves howl at the moon.
bark bay yelp
2.
weathermake a loud noise like the wind
  • The wind will howl through the trees tonight.
moan roar whistle
3.
emotioncry out in pain or grief
  • He howled in agony after stubbing his toe.
cry lament wail
4.
laughterlaugh very loudly and heartily
  • They howled with laughter at the joke.
cackle guffaw roar

Noun

1.
animal soundlong mournful cry of a wolf or dog
  • The howl of the wolf echoed in the night.
cry wail
2.
distressprolonged cry of pain or sorrow
  • Her howl of anguish was heart-wrenching.
lament wail
3.
naturesound of wind or a similar force
  • The howl of the wind kept us awake all night.
cry scream wail
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Expressions with howl

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laugh very loudly and uncontrollably
The audience howled with laughter at the comedian's jokes.
overpower speech with loud noises
Protesters attempted to howl down the announcement.
express anger loudly like a howl
He began to howl with rage at the unfair decision.
complain or protest without effect
He would often howl at the moon about the unfair policies.
shout loudly to show strong dislike or disagreement
The crowd howled their disapproval at the referee's decision.
loud and uncontrollable burst of laughter
The comedian's joke caused a howl of laughter.

Origin of howl

Old Norse, hol (to yell)

Examples of howl in a sentence

  • The dog began to howl when left alone.
  • Outside, the wind howled against the windows.
  • A winter gale howled along the coast.
  • The wolves howled at the moon.
  • She howled in despair when she lost her ring.
  • The audience howled at the comedian's antics.

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  1. French:hurler, hurlement, ...
  2. German:heulen, Heulen, ...
  3. Italian:ululare, ululato, ...
  4. Spanish:aullar, aullido, ...
  5. Portuguese:uivar, uivo, ...
  6. Chinese:嚎叫, 风声, ...
  7. Japanese:遠吠えする, 遠吠え, ...
  8. Arabic:عَوَى, عواء, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְיַלֵּל, יַלָּלָה, ...
  10. Russian:выть, вой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вити, виття, ...
  12. Hindi:हुआँ-हुआँ करना, हुआँ-हुआँ, ...

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