ululated
/ˈʌl.jʊˌleɪtɪd/
VERB
1. To howl loudly or prolongedly in lamentation or joy
To produce a long, loud, wavering cry or howl expressing strong emotions such as grief, mourning, celebration, or joy.
1.1. Expressing grief and mourning
To make prolonged, mournful cries or wails to express sorrow, grief, or lamentation.
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Examples
- The grieving women ululated during the traditional mourning ceremony.
Related Words
- bemoaned
- bewa iled
- lamented
- moaned
- sobbed
- mourned
1.2. Celebrating with joyful cries
To produce loud, high-pitched, wavering cries as an expression of happiness, excitement, or communal celebration.
Synonyms
Examples
- The ecstatic crowd ululated in celebration as the team scored the winning goal.
- The audience softly ululated in appreciation as the hauntingly beautiful music played.
- The performers ululated during the traditional dance, adding a rhythmic element to the cultural display.
Related Words
- cheered
- whooped
- shouted
- cried
- hollered
VERB
2. To produce a rapid and prolonged series of sharp noises with one's voice
To make a succession of loud, high-pitched, piercing vocal sounds that continue for an extended period.
2.1. Making loud and piercing vocal sounds
To emit a series of sharp, shrill, or high-pitched cries, often loudly and repeatedly.
Synonyms
Examples
- As the ceremony reached its climax, the priestess ululated to invoke the blessings of the spirits.