Definition

Describing a sound that is loud and mournful, like a howl or wail.

Example

The ululant cries of the wolves echoed through the night.

Conversation

Did you hear that ululant sound coming from the woods last night?

Yeah, it was pretty creepy! What do you think it was?

I have no idea, but it felt like something was howling at the moon.

I hope it wasn't something dangerous; that ululant noise was unsettling!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ululant is derived from the Latin root "ululans" (meaning howling or wailing), which comes from "ululare" (meaning to howl). The word describes a sound that resembles a howl or wail, often associated with mourning or lamentation.

Memory Tip

Imagine a mournful sound that 'howls' ('ululare') — that's what ululant means, a sound that resembles howling.

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