Roaring

Pronunciation: /ˈrɔrɪŋ/

Definitions of roaring

noun the action or sound of something roaring

Example Sentences

A1 The roaring of the lion scared the children at the zoo.

A2 The roaring of the crowd could be heard from miles away.

B1 The roaring of the engines filled the air at the race track.

B2 The roaring of the waterfall was deafening as we approached.

C1 The roaring of the storm kept us awake all night.

C2 The roaring of the ocean waves was a constant reminder of nature's power.

adjective describing a loud, deep, and powerful sound

Example Sentences

A1 The lion let out a roaring sound.

A2 The roaring wind made it difficult to hear.

B1 The roaring crowd cheered as the team scored a goal.

B2 The roaring engine of the car could be heard from a distance.

C1 The roaring waterfall created a mesmerizing sight.

C2 The roaring waves crashed against the shore with immense power.

Examples of roaring in a Sentence

formal The roaring sound of the waterfall could be heard from miles away.

informal The crowd was roaring with excitement as the team scored a goal.

slang The party was so lit, the music was roaring all night long.

figurative His anger was like a roaring lion, fierce and uncontrollable.

Grammatical Forms of roaring

• past tense: roared
• plural: roarings
• comparative: more roaring
• superlative: most roaring
• present tense: roars
• future tense: will roar
• perfect tense: have roared
• continuous tense: is roaring
• singular: roaring
• positive degree: roaring
• infinitive: to roar
• gerund: roaring
• participle: roaring

Origin and Evolution of roaring

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'roaring' originated from the Middle English word 'roren' which is derived from the Old English word 'rārian'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a loud, deep, prolonged sound, the word 'roaring' evolved over time to also convey a sense of excitement or liveliness, as in the phrase 'roaring twenties'.