Definitions
- Describing the sound of a strong wind or storm. - Referring to the loud and prolonged cry of an animal, such as a wolf or dog. - Talking about a loud and intense expression of emotion, such as laughter or anger.
- Referring to a prolonged and mournful cry or lamentation, often associated with grief or sorrow. - Describing a high-pitched and piercing cry, often made by a baby or young child. - Talking about a loud and emotional expression of pain or suffering.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve loud and intense vocal expressions.
- 2Both can be associated with strong emotions, such as grief, anger, or pain.
- 3Both can be used to describe sounds made by animals or humans.
- 4Both are often used in literature or poetry to create a vivid and emotional atmosphere.
- 5Both can be used figuratively to describe non-vocal expressions, such as wind or music.
What is the difference?
- 1Pitch: Howling is typically lower and more guttural, while wailing is higher and more piercing.
- 2Emotion: Howling is often associated with anger, excitement, or joy, while wailing is more commonly associated with grief, sorrow, or pain.
- 3Duration: Howling is often shorter and more abrupt, while wailing is usually prolonged and sustained.
- 4Connotation: Howling can have positive or negative connotations, depending on the context, while wailing is often associated with sadness or despair.
Remember this!
Howling and wailing are both loud and intense vocal expressions, but they differ in pitch, emotion, duration, origin, and connotation. Howling is often associated with animals and can convey excitement, joy, or anger, while wailing is more commonly associated with humans and expresses grief, sorrow, or pain.
