ululate — to howl or wail as an expression of strong emotion, typically grief
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to howl or wail as an expression of strong emotion, typically grief
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌljəˌleɪt/
Example Sentences
- The drama queen began to ululate when she broke her nail.
- Wolves ululate at the moon in the wilderness.
- The soccer fans ululated when their team lost the championship.
ululate
VERB[/ˈʌljəˌleɪt/]
to howl or wail as an expression of strong emotion, typically grief
Wailing in deep grief
You cannot calculate grief or regulate the need to ululate
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin ululatus, the past participle of ululare, which originally described the howling sound of wolves, particularly in nocturnal contexts. Ancient Romans used this onomatopoetic term to represent the characteristic cry of wolves.
Breakdown
ulul- (wolf howling sound, from Latin ululare) + -ate (verb suffix). The Latin root ululare is imitative in origin, designed to echo the actual sound of wolf howls.
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📝Examples
“The drama queen began to ululate when she broke her nail.”
“Wolves ululate at the moon in the wilderness.”
“The soccer fans ululated when their team lost the championship.”
“My neighbor's cat ululates every morning at 5 AM like it's the end of the world.”
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