English Synonym Finder

ululate

Definitions

To howl or wail as an expression of strong emotion, typically grief or joy.

To utter a loud, high-pitched, trilling sound by moving the tongue rapidly from side to side.

Examples

The mourners began to ululate in a haunting chorus as the procession moved through the village.

The wolves started to ululate at the rising moon, their long, wailing cries echoing across the valley.

Synonyms

wail howl bawl shriek yell cry keen

Antonyms

whisper mumble murmur silence quiet hush mutter