howling meaning and definition

HOWLING noun

Definition of howling (noun)

1. a long loud emotional utterance
   • "he gave a howl of pain"; "howls of laughter"; "their howling had no effect"
   • synonyms: howl, ululation

HOWLING adjective

Definition of howling (adjective)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: fantastic, grand, marvellous, marvelous, rattling, terrific, tremendous, wonderful, wondrous