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Howling

of Howl

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Similar meaning 2

Extraordinary 84% connected

Beyond or out of the common order or method; not usual, customary, regular, or ordinary; as, extraordinary evils; extraordinary remedies.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Extraordinary 84% connected

Beyond or out of the common order or method; not usual, customary, regular, or ordinary; as, extraordinary evils; extraordinary remedies.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Broader term 2

Utterance 76% connected

The act of uttering.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Vocalization 76% connected

The act of vocalizing, or the state of being vocalized.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Derivationally related 4

Howl 74% connected

To utter a loud, protraced, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Howl 74% connected

To utter a loud, protraced, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Roar 74% connected

To cry with a full, loud, continued sound.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Roar 74% connected

To cry with a full, loud, continued sound.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 11

Fantastic 92% connected

Existing only in imagination; fanciful; imaginary; not real; chimerical.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Grand 92% connected

Of large size or extent; great; extensive; hence, relatively great; greatest; chief; principal; as, a grand mountain; a grand army; a grand mistake.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Howl 92% connected

To utter a loud, protraced, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Marvelous 92% connected

Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Phenomenal 92% connected

Relating to, or of the nature of, a phenomenon; hence, extraordinary; wonderful; as, a phenomenal memory.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Rattling 92% connected

of Rattle

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Terrific 92% connected

Causing terror; adapted to excite great fear or dread; terrible; as, a terrific form; a terrific sight.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Tremendous 92% connected

Fitted to excite fear or terror; such as may astonish or terrify by its magnitude, force, or violence; terrible; dreadful; as, a tremendous wind; a t…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Ululation 92% connected

A howling, as of a dog or wolf; a wailing.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Wonderful 92% connected

Adapted to excite wonder or admiration; surprising; strange; astonishing.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Wondrous 92% connected

In a wonderful or surprising manner or degree; wonderfully.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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