roaring
word · lemma: roar
/ˈɹɔɹɪŋ/
ROR-ing
/ɹˈɔːɹɪŋ/
RAW-ring
Definition
Making a very loud, deep, and powerful noise, like a lion or strong wind; also used to mean something very successful or intense.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for animals ('roaring lion'), natural phenomena ('roaring fire', 'roaring wind'), and metaphorically for strong success ('roaring success'). Informal or vivid tone. Can describe intensity, not just sound.
Spanish: rugiente - estruendoso - a todo darPortuguese (BR): estrondoso - rugindo - muito intensoPortuguese (PT): estrondoso - rugindo - muito intensoChinese (Simplified): 咆哮的 - 轰鸣的 - 热烈的Chinese (Traditional): 咆哮的 - 轟鳴的 - 熱烈的Hindi: गर्जना करता हुआ - तेज़Arabic: هادر - مدوٍّ - صاخبBengali: গর্জনকারী - প্রচণ্ড শব্দকারীRussian: ревущий - оглушительныйJapanese: 轟く - うなるようなVietnamese: gầm rú - vang dộiKorean: 포효하는 - 우렁찬Turkish: gürleyen - kudretliUrdu: گڑگڑاتا ہوا - دھاڑتا ہواIndonesian: mengaum - menggelegar
Example Sentences
The roaring wind made it hard to sleep.
basic
The stadium was filled with roaring fans after the win.
natural
He drove off in a roaring old motorbike.
natural
The roaring lion scared the other animals.
basic
We sat by the roaring fire to stay warm.
basic
Sales were a roaring success last month.
natural