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Vocabulary Entry
howling
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
The act of making a long, loud, mournful sound like that of a wolf.
Example Sentences
"The howling of the wind kept me awake all night."
"I heard the howling of dogs in the distance."
"The wolf's howling echoed through the forest."
V
verb
To make a long, loud, mournful sound; to cry out in a similar manner.
Example Sentences
"The wolves began howling as the moon rose."
"She couldn't help but howl with laughter at the joke."
"The storm howled through the night, rattling the windows."
A
adjective
Characterized by a loud, mournful sound.
Example Sentences
"The howling winds created a haunting atmosphere."
"We watched a howling storm approach the coast."
"In the howling wilderness, we felt completely alone."