howling Synonyms
Another word for howling
• adjective (Context 1)
Producing a long, loud, doleful sound, such as that of an animal or a strong wind.
"The hikers sought shelter in a small cabin to escape the wailing blizzard."
• noun (Context 2)
The act or sound of uttering a long, loud, doleful cry, or a similar sound made by the wind.
"The distant wailing of wolves echoed across the frozen lake throughout the night."
• adjective (Context 3)
(Informal) Very great, glaring, or extreme in degree (used as an intensifier, especially for a success, shame, or mistake).
"Despite the initial technical glitches, the charity concert turned out to be a roaring success."
• adjective (Context 4)
Desolate, wild, and inhospitable (used especially to describe a wilderness or wasteland).
"Early pioneers had to cross miles of desolate wilderness before reaching the fertile valley."
Opposites of howling
The opposite of howling shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: