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howling

adjective howl·ing \ ˈhau̇-liŋ \

Definition of howling

1 : producing or marked by a sound resembling a howl
  • a howling storm
2 : desolate, wild
  • a howling wilderness
3 : very great : pronounced
  • a howling success
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howlingly

adverb

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Examples of howling in a Sentence

  1. The movie was a howling success.

First Known Use of howling

1599

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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HOWLING Defined for English Language Learners

howling

adjective

Definition of howling for English Language Learners

  • : producing the long, low sound made by strong wind

  • : very great

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