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Meaning of roaring

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

roaring

Pronunciation:/ˈɹɔːɹɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.

  2. To laugh in a particularly loud manner.

    Example: The audience roared at his jokes.

  3. Of animals (especially the lion), to make a loud deep noise.

    Example: The lioness roared to scare off the hyenas.

  4. Generally, of inanimate objects etc., to make a loud resounding noise.

noun

Definitions

  1. A loud, deep, prolonged sound, as of a large beast; a roar.

  2. An affection of the windpipe of a horse, causing a loud, peculiar noise in breathing under exertion.

  3. (North Midlands) to cry

adjective

Definitions

  1. Intensive; extreme.

  2. Very successful; lively.

    Example: The ice-cream sellers did a roaring trade in the midday heat.

    Synonyms:bustlingprosperousthriving