Roaring
|roar/ing|
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/rɔr/
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/rɔː/
(roar)
loud, deep sound
Etymology
'roar' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'rār'/'rāran', where the root meant 'to make a loud noise or shout'.
'roar' changed from Old English forms such as 'rāran' and Middle English forms like 'roren' and eventually became the modern English word 'roar'.
Initially, it meant 'to make a loud, deep sound'; over time it retained this primary sense but also developed extended meanings such as 'to be very successful' or 'to be noisy/boisterous'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or sound of a roar; a loud, deep sound (used as a gerundial noun).
A roaring could be heard from the direction of the cliffs.
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Verb 1
present participle or gerund form of 'roar': making a deep, loud sound (of animals, engines, crowds, etc.).
They could hear the crowd roaring from outside the stadium.
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Adjective 1
very noisy or characterized by loud activity; boisterous or vigorous (e.g., a roaring party).
The bar was roaring late into the night.
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Adjective 2
extremely successful or prosperous (as in 'a roaring success').
The new play was a roaring success.
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Adjective 3
very drunk or intoxicated (informal/slang: 'roaring drunk').
He came home roaring drunk after the party.
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Last updated: 2025/12/18 16:31