verb
ululate
Ululate (verb) means to let out a long, loud, wailing cry, either from grief or from joy.
verb
1
To let out a long, loud, wailing cry, either from grief or from joy.
"Women dance in tight circles, ululating with joy, while groups of men sit nearby watching."
— Andrei Popoviciu, In Sudan, a bride and her village celebrate love in a time of war (2025)
2
To make a fast, high, wavering series of vocal sounds.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin ululō, ululātus, of imitative origin. It is cognate with Spanish aullar ("to howl") and ulular ("to hoot"), and with French ululer ("to howl").
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What is the meaning of ululate?
"ululate" (verb) means to let out a long, loud, wailing cry, either from grief or from joy.
What is another word for ululate?
Other words for "ululate" include howl, wail, yaup, yawl, roar.
What are the different meanings of ululate?
"ululate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To let out a long, loud, wailing cry, either from grief or from joy; 2. To make a fast, high, wavering series of vocal sounds.
