roar
word
/ˈɹɔɹ/
ror
/ɹˈɔː/
raw
Definition
To make a loud, deep noise like a lion or crowd; also refers to the sound itself.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly describes the sound of big cats (like lions), engines, or crowds. Can be used for both animals and people. Not usually used for small or quiet noises. The noun form ('a roar') often refers to loud applause or excitement.
Spanish: rugir - bramido (de animal)Portuguese (BR): rugir - rugido (de animal)Portuguese (PT): rugir - rugido (de animal)Chinese (Simplified): 咆哮 - 吼叫Chinese (Traditional): 咆哮 - 吼叫Hindi: गर्जना - दहाड़Arabic: يزأر - زئيرBengali: গর্জন করা - গর্জনRussian: рычать - ревJapanese: ほえる - 轟音 (ごうおん)Vietnamese: gầm lên - tiếng gầmKorean: 포효하다 - 포효Turkish: kükremek - kükremeUrdu: گرجنا - گرجIndonesian: mengaum - raungan
Example Sentences
The lion began to roar loudly.
basic
We heard a roar from the crowd.
basic
Thunder made a loud roar last night.
basic
The engine roared as he started the car.
natural
She made everyone laugh with her fake lion roar.
natural
The stadium roared when the team scored the winning goal.
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