1. making a long, loud cry or sound
2. extremely strong or intense
Usage: informal

1. a long, loud cry or sound, especially of an animal

Examples

• The howling wind kept us awake all night.
• We heard the howling of wolves in the distance.
• The dog was howling at the moon.
• It was a howling success at the box office.
• The howling storm damaged several houses.
• The baby’s howling could be heard throughout the house.
• A howling gale swept across the plains.