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- [myool]
- /myul/
- /ˈmjuːlɪŋ/
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- [myool]
- /myul/
Definitions of mewling word
- verb without object mewling to cry, as a baby, young child, or the like; whimper. 1
- noun mewling A sound that mewls. 1
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Origin of mewling
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; imitative
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Parts of speech for Mewling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mewling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mewling
noun mewling
- groan — a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief: the groans of dying soldiers.
- wail — to utter a prolonged, inarticulate, mournful cry, usually high-pitched or clear-sounding, as in grief or suffering: to wail with pain.
- roar — a loud, deep cry or howl, as of an animal or a person: the roar of a lion.
- outcry — a strong and usually public expression of protest, indignation, or the like.
- whine — to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc.: The puppies were whining from hunger.
verb mewling
- moan — a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
- sob — to weep with a convulsive catching of the breath.
- sigh — to let out one's breath audibly, as from sorrow, weariness, or relief.
- grieve — to feel grief or great sorrow: She has grieved over his death for nearly three years.
- weep — to express grief, sorrow, or any overpowering emotion by shedding tears; shed tears; cry: to weep for joy; to weep with rage.
Antonyms for mewling
noun mewling
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- seriousness — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
verb mewling
- gloat — to look at or think about with great or excessive, often smug or malicious, satisfaction: The opposing team gloated over our bad luck.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.
- please — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
- bawl — If you bawl, you shout in a very loud voice, for example because you are angry or you want people to hear you.
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