roaring
ˈrɔː.rɪŋ
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Definition of roaring - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
firehaving large flames and intense heat
  • We sat by the roaring fire to warm up.
blazing flaming
2.
soundvery loud or powerful in sound
  • The roaring thunder scared the children..
booming resounding thundering
3.
intensityextremely intense or severe
  • The party was a roaring success.
fierce intense

Noun

1.
soundloud deep prolonged sound
  • The roaring of the lion echoed in the jungle.
bellowing rumbling thundering
2.
lively activityact of living or partying in a very lively, noisy way
  • The twenties were known for the roaring of jazz and dance halls..
partying revelry
3.
animalsTECH.breathing defect in horsesTECH.
  • The horse's roaring was noticeable during the race.
stridor wheezing

Adverb

1.
loudlywith a loud, deep sound
  • The lion was roaring mightily in the night..
booming resounding thundering
2.
extremelyto an extreme degree
  • The team was roaring successful this season.
exceedingly extremely
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Expressions with roaring

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sell many things quickly and successfully
The ice cream shop does a roaring trade in summer.
extremely drunk, often behaving loudly or boisterously
He was roaring drunk at the party last night.
extremely successful achievement or event
The concert was a roaring success.
very successful business activity
The new café is doing a roaring trade.
extremely lively, entertaining, and often loud or boisterous
The party was a rip-roaring success.
the sport of curling played on ice
The roaring game is popular in Canada.

Origin of roaring

Old English, rarian (to roar)

Terms with roaring included in their meaning

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sound
deep hollow or roaring noise often heard from far away
shout
loud deep roaring sound made by animals or people
animal-like noise
producing a noise similar to a roaring animal
wind
blowing strongly with a roaring sound
place
characterized by a strong roaring sound
instrument
wooden instrument making roaring sound when whirled
loud animal
animal known for making a roaring sound
sound
in a manner with a loud roaring sound

Examples of roaring in a sentence

  • A roaring bonfire was set up on the beach.
  • The roaring crowd filled the stadium.
  • We heard the roaring engines from miles away.
  • The team faced a roaring challenge in the finals.
  • His roaring enthusiasm was contagious to everyone around him.
  • The roaring nightlife kept everyone entertained.

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  1. French:rugissant, rugissement, ...
  2. German:lodernd, Brüllen, ...
  3. Italian:ardente, ruggito, ...
  4. Spanish:rugiente, rugido, ...
  5. Portuguese:ardente, rugido, ...
  6. Chinese:熊熊燃烧的, 吼声, ...
  7. Japanese:燃え盛る, 咆哮, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَّقِد, زَئير, ...
  9. Hebrew:בּוֹעֵר, שְׁאָגָה, ...
  10. Russian:пылающий, рёв, ...
  11. Ukrainian:палаючий, ревіння, ...
  12. Hindi:धधकता, गूँज, ...
roar
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Definition of roar - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
loud soundtr./intr.make a loud, deep soundtr./intr.
  • The lion roared in the distance..
bellow howl
2.
shoutingtr.shout something in a loud voicetr.
  • He roared his orders to the team.
bellow shout yell
3.
transportationintr.move quickly with a loud noiseintr.
  • The car roared down the highway.
race speed zoom
4.
laughterintr.Rarelaugh loudly and heartilyintr.Rare
  • They roared with laughter at the joke.
bellow guffaw howl

Noun

1.
animalsloud, deep sound made by a lion or other large animal
  • The lion's roar echoed through the savannah..
bellow growl
2.
soundloud, sustained noise from machines or a crowd
  • The roar of the engines filled the air at the race..
clamor din
3.
humorloud unrestrained burst of laughter
  • His joke caused a roar from the audience.
cackle guffaw howl
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Images of roar

  • roar: loud, deep sound made by a lion or other large animal
    loud, deep sound made by a lion or other large animal

Expressions with roar

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begin working quickly and energetically
The team roared into action as soon as the project was approved.
overtake noisily and quickly
The sports car roared past the slower vehicles on the highway.
make a loud noise in response
The crowd roared back when the team scored.
leave quickly with a loud engine noise
The motorcycle roared off into the distance.
emit a loud, deep sound suddenly
The lion began to roar out as the sun set..
make a loud noise suddenly
The motorcycle roared up the street.

Origin of roar

Old Norse, rera (to roar)

Examples of roar in a sentence

  • The thunder roared overhead.
  • The crowd roared in approval at the concert.
  • She roared with laughter at the joke.
  • The motorcycle roared through the tunnel.
  • Jets roared overhead as the airshow began.
  • The audience roared at the comedian's antics.

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  1. French:rugir, rugissement, ...
  2. German:brüllen, Brüllen, ...
  3. Italian:ruggire, ruggito, ...
  4. Spanish:bramar, rugido, ...
  5. Portuguese:bramir, rugido, ...
  6. Chinese:咆哮, 轰鸣, ...
  7. Japanese:吠える, 咆哮, ...
  8. Arabic:زَأَرَ, زَئِير, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִשְׁאוֹג, שְׁאָגָה, ...
  10. Russian:рычать, рев, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ревіти, рев, ...
  12. Hindi:गरजना, दहाड़, ...
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