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adjective

ˈrȯr-iŋ How to pronounce roaring (audio)
Definition of roaringnext
1
as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound a roaring party that annoyed the neighbors mightily

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2
as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically the roaring mining town attracted job seekers eager to share in the boom

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roaring

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adverb

as in very
to a great degree we had a roaring good time at the party

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roaring

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verb

present participle of roar
1
as in growling
to make a long loud deep noise or cry the car's engine roared as it sped away

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2
as in shouting
to speak so as to be heard at a distance when we arrived at the house we could hear our friend roaring at someone inside, so we discreetly left

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3
as in laughing
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound a madcap comedy that had movie audiences roaring all summer long

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Recent Examples of roaring
Adjective
Playing an aristocratic roaring 20s era sleuth that Christie loosely based on her younger self is certainly far removed from chugging shots on the shores of Malia — even the party scenes. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026 The Los Angeles Dodgers began play on Friday with their backs against the wall, facing a roaring Rogers Centre crowd as the Toronto Blue Jays were one win away from their first title in 32 years. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
That would be the best growth since five years ago, when the economy was roaring out of the chasm created by COVID-19. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 After a miscue on a target in the second quarter, Reed came roaring back with the 15-yard touchdown reception for the second score of the game. — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roaring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roaring
  1. loud
  2. thriving
  3. very
  4. growling
  5. shouting
  6. laughing
  7. deafening
  8. booming
Adjective
  • Yet by selectivity, Ozarks ranks as the tenth most selective baccalaureate college in the country — outpacing schools with far larger endowments and far louder name recognition.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Messi started the second half and received a loud ovation from fans at Miami's Nu Stadium.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • In an endearing gesture from a multimillionaire who ran a thriving entertainment production company specializing in true-crime shows, McDonnell was coming to offer a sweet form of thanks to the bank’s sales team.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Marie Cervay Hickle of PNC Bank explains how historic and new markets tax credits facilitate adaptive reuse, transforming vacant structures like old mills into thriving apartment communities and revitalizing neighborhoods.
    — Katie Goar, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of thriving
Adverb
  • Anna’s sheer lace dress with a huge keyhole in the front and an open back is fine but also like a million other dresses; the same goes for Jude’s nicely constructed, but very familiar, black velvet dress with a corset.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Quarterback Tommy DeVito looked to him on a go route on the very next play, but Williams didn’t cut back inside for the ball, which appeared to frustrate Vrabel on the sideline.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of very
Verb
  • As Koji’s character is thrust into a cage at an underground prison brawl, Momoa’s Blanka can be heard growling off screen.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
Definition of growling
Verb
  • When the surveillance footage resumes about an hour later, a man can be heard shouting, but the words are unintelligible, and a vehicle horn sounds.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But don’t expect those insiders to be put into partisan panels for a few minutes of shouting.
    — Mark Joyella, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of shouting
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  • Alba included another glimpse of her relationship with Ramirez, sharing a candid photo of the couple laughing together at an outdoor table.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Frances Tiafoe remembers laughing with Carlos Alcaraz during a photoshoot for Evian.
    — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of laughing
Adjective
  • Dixon said other issues to be considered are the deafening roar of traffic passing under the footbridge on I-91 and how to soften it.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
  • Heavy raindrops flew sideways, smacking against the hood of my rain jacket and creating a nearly deafening white noise.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Definition of deafening
Adjective
  • The booming, 10-inch speaker device is intended to connect with drivers who, in the view of law enforcement, are yielding less frequently to emergency sirens.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Domestic solar panel production is booming, though most manufacturers use polysilicon from China and other key components from Southeast Asia.
    — Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of booming

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