roaring

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a deep prolonged loud noise
  2. noun a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
  3. verb make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

Etymology

By surface analysis, roar + -ing.

In classic literature

Synonyms

boom, roar, thunder

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