Meaning of howling(a) in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    howling(a)

    Definitions

    1. extraordinarily good

    Examples

    • « used especially as intensifiers »
    • « a fantastic trip to the Orient »
    • « the film was fantastic! »
    • « a howling success »
    • « a marvelous collection of rare books »
    • « had a rattling conversation about politics »
    • « a tremendous achievement »

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Famous quotes

  • « Generally speaking, a howling wilderness does not howl: it is the imagination of the traveler that does the howling. »
    Henry David Thoreau

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