Howling

7 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Making a prolonged, loud, mournful cry or wail, or used informally to emphasise something extreme or very great.

“The wind was howling through the trees on the stormy night.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

howl·ing

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Synonyms

howlululationfantastic grandmarvelousmarvellousrattlingterrific

Antonyms

whisperingmurmuring

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Worth 14 points, W and the ING hook make this a reliable play on the Scrabble board

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