howling
12 synonyms for howling, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act or sound of howling.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The act or sound of howling.
“The howling of the wind kept us awake all night.”
2. adj
That howls, or resembles a howl.
“A howling gale battered the coast.”
How to use howling
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
howling wind
howling gale
howling success
howling error
Etymology
From howl + the suffix -ing.
Full origin of howling →Frequently asked questions
What does “howling” mean?
The word “howling” means the act or sound of howling. In plain terms, describes something that howls (like wind), or is used loosely to mean "extreme" or "glaring.".
How do you pronounce “howling”?
“Howling” is pronounced HOW-lihng (/ˈhaʊlɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “howling” in a sentence?
Here is “howling” used in a sentence: “The howling of the wind kept us awake all night.”
What part of speech is “howling”?
Depending on how it is used, “howling” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “howling” a common word?
“Howling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “howling” have?
“Howling” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act or sound of howling.
