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.