howled

[haʊld]

howled Definition

to make a long, loud, doleful cry or wail, as that of a dog or wolf.

Using howled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "howled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dog howled at the moon.

  • Example

    The wind howled through the trees.

  • Example

    The child howled in pain.

  • Example

    The singer howled into the microphone.

howled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for howled

Phrases with howled

  • to laugh very loudly and uncontrollably

    Example

    The comedian's jokes had the audience howling with laughter.

  • to make an unreasonable or futile attempt to accomplish something

    Example

    He was howling at the moon when he tried to convince his boss to give him a raise.

  • to express one's feelings of pain, anger, or frustration loudly and vocally

    Example

    When she saw the damage to her car, she let out a howl of frustration.

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Summary: howled in Brief

'Howled' [haʊld] is a verb that means to emit a long, loud, and mournful cry, often associated with dogs or wolves. It can also be used figuratively, as in 'howl with laughter,' meaning to laugh loudly and uncontrollably.