roared

see definition of roared

verbgrowl, howl

Word Origin & History

Old English rarian "roar, wail, lament, bellow, cry," probably of imitative origin (cf. Middle Dutch reeren, German röhren "to roar;" Sanskrit ragati "barks;" Lithuanian reju "to scold;" Old Church Slavonic revo "I roar;" Latin raucus "hoarse"). Related: Roared; roaring.

Example Sentences for roared

"Why, it is the hedgerows," roared John, with a shout of laughter.

Mowbray pressed forward to her ear, and repeated all Christie roared.

I roared, whipping out my sword, 'for I am one of his officers.'

He had confidence in the obedience of the sea, this sea that roared around them like a tyrant.

They all roared and wriggled again, so amusing did it seem to them.

"Like a comedy professor with a butterfly-net," roared Lyaeus.

The propeller of the mysterious plane ahead had roared over.

He roared out to the whole company: What folly, Socrates, has taken possession of you all?

Captain Sam Hunniwell put back his head and roared with laughter.

Leaning against the doorpost, he at first chuckled and then roared.

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Synonyms for roared

verb growl, howl

More words related to roared

growl

verb. sound animal-like

howl

verb. make a mournful cry

laugh

noun. audible expression of amusement

yell

verb. communicate loudly

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