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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
While the engine sputters out in other sectors, construction and manufacturing is roaring now because of data centers; otherwise, the industry would be in recession, a Chicago manager said in the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book this week. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026 For families This is a house that suits a family takeover—a multi-generational group, including young children, with the main event the evening meal, when everyone gathers around the long table, in front of a roaring fire. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 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
  • Seattle’s defense is intact, and traveling across three time zones to play in that loud stadium will be a challenge for the Patriots.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • And when the city gets loud, Central Park's quieter southeast corner is 10 blocks north.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • But this wasn’t nearly enough for Joy Division’s rabid fanbase, and there’s been a thriving black market for bootleg concert recordings for decades, even though the sound quality of most of the tapes varies from half-decent to borderline inaudible.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The shocking ruins of what was once a thriving population center attest to a brutal military campaign to liberate the ancient city from IS.
    — Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of thriving
Adverb
  • The real-life aspect of the things that inspired me to write this book were so much grimmer than the book itself and not actually very funny.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • At the very least, a loss would have quelled any desire to inflict further consequences on Michigan.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of very
Verb
  • Video captured from the drone’s perspective and released on Facebook, shows the frustrated bobcat standing by a staircase, growling and arching its back at the hovering machine.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of growling
Verb
  • Getting around interference The biggest technical hurdle in spectrum sharing is interference – what happens when two signals overlap and scramble each other, like two people shouting different things in your ear at the same time.
    — Aylin Yener, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Those who speak a password, released via social media, receive a fake business card, which does mean many a guest is standing there shouting a password at the actor.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of shouting
Verb
  • Camp’s turn here as a kooky neighbor who stumbles into an unexpected romance is exactly the kind of role that gets a room talking (and laughing).
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The South wasn't in a laughing mood after the Civil War, so silent film star and comedian Buster Keaton went west.
    — Brian Bull, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of laughing
Adjective
  • Before the researchers could start sampling it, though, a deafening roar suddenly filled the tunnel.
    — James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of deafening
Adjective
  • The other kicker is Manny Padilla, who’s booming balls into the end zone.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Thankfully, the act is not nearly as endangered as it was once reported to be, with chains like AMC boasting booming attendance numbers.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of booming

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“Roaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roaring. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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