howling

adjective
UK /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
US /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/

Making a long, loud crying sound like a wolf.

We heard a howling dog outside our window last night.

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OTHER MEANINGS

2. Very strong and noisy, especially of wind.

A howling gale blew all night.

3. Complete or extreme, used for emphasis.

The party was a howling success.

4. The act of making a long loud cry.

The howling of the wolves scared the campers.