Definitions

roaring

[rawr-ing, rohr-] / ˈrɔr ɪŋ, ˈroʊr- /

ADJECTIVE

loud

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boisterous booming clamorous crashing deafening earsplitting raucous resounding ringing rowdy thundering tumultuous turbulent

STRONG

blaring blustering deep forte full fulminating heavy pealing piercing

WEAK

big blatant cacophonous ear-piercing ear-splitting emphatic full-mouthed high-sounding intense loud-voiced lusty obstreperous powerful rambunctious resonant sonorous stentorian strident strong turned up uproarious vehement vociferous wakes the dead

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm moderate quiet restrained

STRONG

light soft trivial

ADJECTIVE

flourishing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

booming thriving

STRONG

blooming burgeoning expanding growing lush mushrooming prospering rank rich

WEAK

boomy doing well exuberant going strong in full swing in the pink in top form luxuriant profuse prosperous rampant robust successful thrifty vigorous

Antonyms

STRONG

barren sparse

Example Sentences

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To a roaring applause, Max Muncy entered the batter’s box, his first plate appearance since a scary collision with the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ildemaro Vargas on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

So far, the roaring bull market that began in late 2022 has overcome every obstacle in its path.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The NBA’s most snakebit franchise pulled off the most miraculous comeback of the playoffs, roaring back to win in overtime, 115-104.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Aside from technology, a roaring bull market this isn’t.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The sea was rough that night, roaring in the moonlight as they walked to Galle.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook

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