roaring
12 synonyms and 1 antonym for roaring, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Extremely successful, lively, or intense.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Extremely successful, lively, or intense.
“But finally we came to a river with hundreds of boats upon it, and there was a magnificent bridge, and on the other bank was a roaring city, and through the fog the rain came down thick as the tears of the angels. "That 's London," said I.”
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How to use roaring
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
roaring success
roaring trade
roaring fire
Etymology
Formed simply from "roar" + "-ing."
Full origin of roaring →Frequently asked questions
What does “roaring” mean?
The word “roaring” means extremely successful, lively, or intense. In plain terms, either an ongoing loud sound, or (as an adjective) describing something going extremely well.
How do you pronounce “roaring”?
“Roaring” is pronounced RAW-rihng (/ˈɹɔːɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “roaring” in a sentence?
Here is “roaring” used in a sentence: “The new restaurant did a roaring trade in its first month.”
What part of speech is “roaring”?
Depending on how it is used, “roaring” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “roaring” a common word?
“Roaring” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “roaring” have?
“Roaring” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely successful, lively, or intense.
