Synonyms for Howling
Definition of howling
- adjective
- extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers; "a fantastic trip to the Orient"; "the film was fantastic!"; "a howling success"; "a marvelous collection of rare books"; "had a rattling conversation about politics"; "a tremendous achievement"
- noun
- a long loud emotional utterance; "he gave a howl of pain"; "howls of laughter"; "their howling had no effect"
13 synonyms found
Writing tips for "howling"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like crying, fantastic, howl can replace "howling" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Howling" in song lyrics
See how howling is used in real songs:
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"I wish I was The Howling"
Awol One & Factor — Recognize Your Frenemies -
"Spitting pictures with the RZA, howling"
Bliss N Eso f/ RZA — Smoke Like a Fire -
"You'll be crying and howling"
The Streets f/ Leo the Lion — All Goes Out The Window