Gnarling: meaning, definitions and examples

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gnarling

 

[ หˆษกnษ‘หrlษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

making a noise

Gnarling refers to the act of making a harsh, guttural noise, often resembling the sound of growling or snarling. This term is commonly associated with animals expressing aggression or displeasure. It can also describe a human's vocalization when imitating such sounds. Although less frequently used in everyday language, it captures a visceral emotion that can enhance storytelling or descriptive writing.

Synonyms

growling, grumbling, snarling.

Examples of usage

  • The dog was gnarling at the intruder.
  • He couldn't help but gnarling as he recalled the frightening event.
  • The angry child began gnarling in retaliation.

Translations

Translations of the word "gnarling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grunhido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคกเคผเค—เคกเคผเคพเคนเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Knurren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ geraman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒั€ะบั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ warczenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ†ใชใ‚Šๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grognement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gruรฑido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท homurtu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ์Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฑุฎุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrmenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’•ๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grohanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grunandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹า“ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒฌแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gurmur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gruรฑido

Etymology

The term 'gnarl' originates from Middle English 'garnlen', which is connected to the Old Norse word 'gnarla', meaning to snarl or growl. This etymological root is indicative of the term's associations with aggressive and vocal expressions primarily by animals, particularly canines. Over time, gnarling has come to encompass not just the noises made by animals, but also the metaphorical sounds humans might make when expressing intense emotions, frustration, or disdain. The evolution of the word within language reflects a broader cultural understanding of how sounds communicate feelings and states, demonstrating the interplay between language and the natural world.