Roaring: meaning, definitions and examples

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roaring

[ ˈrɔːrɪŋ ]

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of a sound

Making or characterized by a deep, loud, and prolonged sound.

Synonyms

booming, loud, resounding, thunderous

Examples of usage

The roaring wind outside made it difficult to sleep.
The roaring thunder could be heard in the distance.
The roaring lion could be heard from miles away.

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expressing emotion

A loud, deep, prolonged sound expressing pain, anger, or another strong emotion.

Synonyms

cry, howl, shout, yell

Examples of usage

The roaring of the crowd at the concert was deafening.
She let out a roaring laugh when she heard the joke.

Translations

Translations of the word "roaring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rugindo

🇮🇳 गर्जना

🇩🇪 brüllend

🇮🇩 mengaum

🇺🇦 ревіння

🇵🇱 ryczący

🇯🇵 咆哮

🇫🇷 rugissant

🇪🇸 rugiendo

🇹🇷 kükreme

🇰🇷 포효하는

🇸🇦 هدير

🇨🇿 řvoucí

🇸🇰 revúci

🇨🇳 咆哮

🇸🇮 rjovenje

🇮🇸 öskrandi

🇰🇿 жымырау

🇬🇪 ღრიალი

🇦🇿 nərildəyən

🇲🇽 rugiendo

Word origin

The word 'roaring' originates from the Old English word 'rārian', which means 'to roar'. It has been used in English literature for centuries to describe loud, deep sounds or expressions of strong emotions. The imagery of a roaring lion or a roaring crowd has been popular in poetry and storytelling, symbolizing power, intensity, and emotion.