adj Uncommon

roaring

RAW-rihng

Roaring (adj) means Extremely successful, lively, or intense. Example: “The new restaurant did a roaring trade in its first month.”

adj

Extremely successful, lively, or intense.

"The new restaurant did a roaring trade in its first month."

noun

A loud, continuous deep sound.

"The roaring of the waterfall could be heard from the trail."

How to use roaring

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither an ongoing loud sound, or (as an adjective) describing something going extremely well.

Common pairings

roaring success roaring trade roaring fire

Word forms

roarings plural

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Etymology

Formed simply from "roar" + "-ing."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for roaring

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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.

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