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Ululation (Noun)

Meaning

A long loud emotional utterance; "he gave a howl of pain"; "howls of laughter"; "their howling had no effect".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The mournful ululation of the wolf pack echoed through the forest, sending shivers down the spines of the campers.
  • Her ululation of grief was so intense that it seemed to shake the very foundations of the church.
  • The opera singer's rendition of the aria ended with a long, piercing ululation that left the audience gasping in amazement.
  • As the diagnosis was delivered, the woman let out a ululation of despair that was heartbreaking to witness.
  • The tornado siren's ululation was earsplitting, but the residents were all too familiar with its warning signs.

Synonyms

  • Howl
  • Howling

Hypernyms

  • Vocalization
  • Utterance

Related Words

  • Ululate (verb)
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