Growled: meaning, definitions and examples

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growled

 

[ ษกraสŠld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal sound

To growl is to produce a low, guttural sound, often associated with animals, especially dogs. This sound typically indicates aggression, threat, or discomfort. When a dog growls, it serves as a warning to others, signaling that they should back off. While it is primarily an animal behavior, people may use the word metaphorically to describe someone speaking in a low or angry tone.

Synonyms

growl out, grumble, rumble, snarl

Examples of usage

  • The dog growled at the stranger.
  • She could hear the bear growling in the distance.
  • Don't growl at me; I'm just trying to help.
  • He growled his disapproval under his breath.

Translations

Translations of the word "growled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rosnou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฐเฅเคœเคจเคพ เค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช knurren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggeram

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒั€ั‡ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ warkniฤ™cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ”ธใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grognement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gruรฑido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผkreme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œผ๋ฅด๋ ๊ฑฐ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฏูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hromลพenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrmenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’†ๅ“ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mrak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรณtta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ั€ั‹ะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤŸฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gruรฑido

Etymology

The word 'growl' traces its origins back to Middle English, where it was used in the form 'groulen' or 'grullen'. Its roots can be found in the Old English 'grลซwian', which means 'to mutter' or 'to grumble'. Over the centuries, the meaning expanded to encompass the low, threatening sound made by various animals, particularly canines. The onomatopoeic nature of the word reflects the guttural sound it describes, making it an effective descriptor of both animal and human behavior. The evolution of the term has influenced literature and colloquial speech, often used metaphorically to express displeasure or anger, akin to the sounds made by animals.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,877, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.