Synonyms for

Roaring

Verb / ˈrɔ:rɪŋ / Another word for roaring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

making a loud, deep, and harsh sound

Synonyms & similar words

ululate palmy hollering thunder flourishing wail yaup roar prospering holla yowl bellow holler yawl howl hollo bellowing prosperous thriving holloa booming boom loud thunderous rumbling resounding booming blaring deafening thundering clamorous vociferous noisy uproarious ear-splitting piercing shattering thunderous tumultuous cacophonous discordant harsh

Synonyms by register

Formal

resounding thundering vociferous clamorous

Informal

loud booming blaring noisy

Literary

fulminating tempestuous sonorous

Antonyms

quiet silent whispering muffled hushed subdued

Common collocations

  • roaring fire
  • roaring crowd
  • roaring success
  • roaring lion
  • roaring twenties
  • roaring engine
  • roaring laughter

Word family

noun roar
verb roar
adjective roaring

Usage note

Primarily used to describe loud, deep sounds, often associated with animals like lions or powerful natural forces. Can also describe great success or intensity.

Example sentences

  1. The bear was roaring in the woods.
  2. The crowd was roaring with laughter.
  3. The engine was roaring down the highway.
  4. The wind was roaring through the trees.
  5. The thunder was roaring in the distance.

Quotes

  • 'The roaring of the lion, and the voice of the fierce lion, and the teeth of the young lions, are broken.' - Bible
  • 'Roaring like thunder they roll on; / Victory sits on their helms.' - Walter Scott
  • 'The roaring of the wind is my wife and the stars through the window pane are my children... I cannot fathom into your darkness.' - Allen Ginsberg

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