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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 This is otherwise a plodding, disenchanting experience that adds some more roaring dinosaurs in exchange for any memorable characters or narrative stakes. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 July 2025
Verb
The introduction of Anthropic’s Mythos and its ability to spot system vulnerabilities renewed enthusiasm for cybersecurity, and the stocks came roaring back. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 1 July 2026 Their 10-day mission around the moon and back to Earth began with the roaring ignition of SLS's four RS-25 engines and two massive solid rocket boosters (SRBs). — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 1 July 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
  • Despite a soggy start, the crowd stayed loud and energetic throughout the night.
    — Anna McAllister, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • There are loud crowds, and then there are Mexican soccer crowds.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • Despite a thriving local soccer scene and success in competition abroad, the only time the country appeared in the tournament was in Mexico in 1970.
    — Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026
  • We’re inspired by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of thriving
Adverb
  • Despite consuming mass quantities of high-calorie foods during competition season, most professional competitive eaters are very lean.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Music icon Taylor Swift and football star Travis Kelce, who announced their engagement in August 2025, are anticipated to tie the knot very soon.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of very
Verb
  • 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
  • Could the growling creature be responsible for the gouges by Zampanò’s dead body?
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Definition of growling
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  • But just to their left stood a horde of pro-transgender activists, some wearing costumes and others partially unclothed, shouting curse words.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
Definition of shouting
Verb
  • There are companies creating life-like avatars that can fill in for you in virtual meetings, nodding at the right time and laughing when someone tells a joke.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • On April 24, 2022, the model shared a cute candid of themselves on Instagram, leaning into one another and laughing.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
Definition of laughing
Adjective
  • Each time the Swiss team scored, a deafening roar cut through the thick tropical air.
    — Rob Schmitz, NPR, 24 June 2026
  • The bear was almost on top of us when, with a deafening roar, the shot from both barrels smacked into that enormous shaggy head.
    — Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Definition of deafening
Adjective
  • Faster transit connections between New York and Boston means integrating our economy into the booming megaregion.
    — Pete Harrison, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
  • Pickleball mania One of the biggest trends right now in Bay Area backyards is a booming demand for pickleball courts.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
Definition of booming

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