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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRoaring
/ˈrɔːrɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Making a deep, prolonged, loud noise or cry.
"We gathered around the roaring fireplace on a cold winter night." - 2
Highly successful, prosperous, or lively.
"The new restaurant was a roaring success from its very first week."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating from Middle English 'roren', derived from Old German roots depicting loud, deep animal cries. Over centuries, the term evolved from strictly describing the vocalizations of large beasts to metaphorically capturing loud, continuous noises, brisk economic periods, and intense laughter.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Roaring" is said worldwide
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rugissant
Transliteration: /ʁy.ʒi.sɑ̃/
"Le vent soufflait avec un bruit rugissant."
brüllend
Transliteration: /ˈbʁʏlənt/
"Es gab ein brüllendes Feuer im Kamin."
ruggente
Transliteration: /rudˈdʒɛn.te/
"Il motore della macchina aveva un suono ruggente."
rugiente
Transliteration: /ruˈxjente/
"El fuego rugiente calentaba toda la habitación."
rugido
Transliteration: /ʁuˈʒidu/
"O mar rugido assustava os marinheiros."
गरजता हुआ
Transliteration: garajta hua
"सर्दी में गरजती हुई आग बहुत अच्छी लगती है।"
咆哮的
Transliteration: páo xiào de
"壁炉里燃着咆哮的火焰。"
포효하는
Transliteration: pohyonhaneun
"벽난로에서 포효하는 불길이 타올랐다."
轟音の
Transliteration: gōon no
"暖炉の轟音の炎が部屋を暖めた。"
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