ROARING Synonyms: 298 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈrȯr-iŋ

Definition of roaring

as in loud

marked by a high volume of sound a roaring party that annoyed the neighbors mightily

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as in thriving

marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically the roaring mining town attracted job seekers eager to share in the boom

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roaring

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adverb

as in very

to a great degree we had a roaring good time at the party

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roaring

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verb

present participle of roar

as in growling

to make a long loud deep noise or cry the car's engine roared as it sped away

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as in shouting

to speak so as to be heard at a distance when we arrived at the house we could hear our friend roaring at someone inside, so we discreetly left

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as in laughing

to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound a madcap comedy that had movie audiences roaring all summer long

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Recent Examples of roaring

Adjective

Playing an aristocratic roaring 20s era sleuth that Christie loosely based on her younger self is certainly far removed from chugging shots on the shores of Malia — even the party scenes. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026 The Los Angeles Dodgers began play on Friday with their backs against the wall, facing a roaring Rogers Centre crowd as the Toronto Blue Jays were one win away from their first title in 32 years. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025

Verb

The wind is roaring at 110 miles per hour (177 kph); the sound is deafening. — Arindam Chowdhury, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 The Brewers pride themselves on being ready to handle anything — even something wild enough to silence a roaring sellout crowd in San Diego during the heat of October. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roaring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for roaring

Adjective

Where the movies are big, loud, overpopulated machines, the TV series are full of interesting ideas, weird notions and good comedy and give their characters room to breathe.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
The doors finally open Store Manager Patrick McGuinness welcomed customers pushing their shopping carts into the store while leading loud chants, such as spelling out Wegmans letter by letter.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of loud

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Rather than a sudden surge, the new estimate shows the population has always been strong, thriving, and secure.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
The result was a scramble to get on coveted allocation lists—and a thriving secondary market where the sky seemed to be the limit.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of thriving

Adverb

And Winnie-the-Pooh continues to sit, in a thoughtful sort of way, which is what very old bears in very nice glass cases mostly do.

— STEVE HENDRIX THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
The Dolphins’ attendance has dropped significantly so far this season, albeit in a very limited sample size.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of very

Verb

Dogs and cats may be triggered by this distinctive smell and show unusual behavior when skunks are nearby, such as sniffing or pawing the dirt around the burrow or becoming more protective by growling or hovering near the entrance.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026
Video captured from the drone’s perspective and released on Facebook, shows the frustrated bobcat standing by a staircase, growling and arching its back at the hovering machine.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of growling

Verb

According to Pollak, the couple repeatedly heard Torn shouting at someone through the hotel's thin walls.

— Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Putting them under one clear execution item can preserve the work while reducing the number of separate things shouting at me.

— Morissa Schwartz, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of shouting

Verb

Less than half a mile away, business owner Sierra Jordan told CNN the familiar sound of children laughing and playing outside at recess gave way to the frantic arrival of ambulances.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
At-large Councilwoman Victoria Watlington posted an Instagram video of herself laughing about the situation the morning after the meeting.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026

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