Definition of howling

howlingadjective

rú lên

/ˈhaʊlɪŋ//ˈhaʊlɪŋ/

The word "howling" traces its roots back to Old English "hūlian," meaning "to shout" or "to cry out." This word itself likely originated from the Proto-Germanic word "*hūwjan," which also meant "to shout." The sound of "howl" is onomatopoeic, meaning it imitates the sound it describes. Over time, "hūlian" evolved into "howlen" in Middle English, and finally "howling" in modern English. The association of howling with wolves and other animals is ancient, reflecting the primal connection between human and animal sounds.

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very violent, with strong winds

rất dữ dội, với gió mạnh

Example:
  • a howling gale/storm/wind

    một cơn gió/bão/gió gào thét

very great or extreme

rất tuyệt vời hoặc cực đoan

Example:
  • a howling success

    một sự thành công vang dội

  • She flew into a howling rage.

    Cô ấy nổi cơn thịnh nộ và hú hét.

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