Growled Meaning in English
word · lemma: growl
ˈɡɹaʊɫd
GROWLD
ɡɹˈaʊld
GROWLD
Definition
Made a deep, low sound in the throat, usually to show anger or warning. Animals often growl, but people can growl too, usually when annoyed or speaking in a rough voice.
Usage & Nuances
Most common with animals like dogs; 'growled' can also describe a person's rough or angry way of speaking. Used in stories for dramatic effect. Not used for happy noises.
Spanish: gruñóPortuguese (BR): rosnouPortuguese (PT): rosnouChinese (Simplified): 怒吼了Chinese (Traditional): 怒吼了Hindi: गुर्रायाArabic: زمجرBengali: গর্জন করেছিল - গুটগুট করেছিলRussian: прорычал - зарычалJapanese: 唸った - うなり声をあげたVietnamese: gầm gừ - gầm lênKorean: 으르렁거렸다Turkish: hırladıUrdu: غرّایاIndonesian: menggeram
Example Sentences
The dog growled at the stranger.
basic
She growled when she lost her patience.
basic
The bear growled loudly in the forest.
basic
“Don’t touch my food,” he growled, glaring at his brother.
natural
The engine growled as the car sped down the street.
natural
His stomach growled during the long meeting.
natural