roared

VERB

growl, howl

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bark blast boom crash explode holler rebound resound rumble shout thunder yell

STRONG

bawl bay bellow bluster brawl bray clamor cry detonate din drum reecho repercuss reverberate roll rout sound trumpet vociferate

Example Sentences

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Robinson roared with delight, while the New Zealand batter was disgruntled to see the review showing the ball clipping leg stump.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

It was an unusually cloudy day, but the sun made a brief appearance, allowing the group to eat outside as planes roared overhead.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The voyage was not without a few glitches, but SpaceX employees shown on a livestream roared in delight following the trial flight that comes as the firm prepares a potentially record initial public offering.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Yet the economy is still growing at an above-average rate and the the stock market has roared back after a war-induced slump.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

The flu roared behind my eyes, the papers swam in front of me.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom