Definition of Roaring

1. Adverb. Extremely. "Roaring drunk"

2. Adjective. Very lively and profitable. "Did a thriving business in orchids"

Exact synonyms: Booming, Flourishing, Palmy, Prospering, Prosperous, Thriving
Similar to: Successful
Derivative terms: Prosperity

3. Noun. A deep prolonged loud noise.
Exact synonyms: Boom, Roar, Thunder
Generic synonyms: Noise
Derivative terms: Boom, Boom, Roar, Roar, Thunder, Thunder, Thunder, Thunderous

4. Noun. A very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal). "His bellow filled the hallway"

Definition of Roaring

1. n. A loud, deep, prolonged sound, as of a large beast, or of a person in distress, anger, mirth, etc., or of a noisy congregation.

Definition of Roaring

1. Adjective. Very; intensively; extremely. ¹

2. Adjective. Very successful; lively; profitable; thriving; prosperous. ¹

3. Verb. (present participle of roar) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Roaring

1. a loud, deep sound [n -S]

Medical Definition of Roaring

1. 1. A loud, deep, prolonged sound, as of a large beast, or of a person in distress, anger, mirth, etc, or of a noisy congregation. 2. An affection of the windpipe of a horse, causing a loud, peculiar noise in breathing under exertion; the making of the noise so caused. See Roar. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Roaring

roan
roan antelope
roanoke
roans
roar
roar off
roar on
roared
roarer
roarers
roarest
roareth
roarie
roarier
roariest
roaring (current term)
roaringly
roarings
roars
roary
roast
roast beef
roast beef plant
roast beefs
roast dinner
roast dinners
roast lamb
roast pork
roast veal
roastable

Literary usage of Roaring

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Complete Word and Phrase Concordance to the Poems and Songs of Robert by J. B. Reid (1889)
"And there will be roaring Birtwhistle, On Death of Sir J. Blair. ... Which divides my love and me : S. Musing on the roaring \ О rattlin, roarin Willie, ..."

2. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1912)
"On the 16th day of August, 1893, said corporation conveyed the same to the roaring Creek Coal & Coke Company for and In consideration of $9000 of the bonds ..."

3. The Works of Robert Burns: With an Account of His Life, and a Criticism on by Robert Burns, James Currie (1835)
"Life, thou soul of every blessing, Load to misery most distressing, О how gladly I'd resign thee, And to dark oblivion join thee !"f MUSING ON THE roaring ..."

4. The Writings of Bret Harte by Bret Harte (1906)
"Thus encouraged, "The Luck of roaring Camp" was followed by "The Outcasts ... which, in a volume called "The Luck of roaring Camp and Other Sketches," gave ..."

5. Adventure Guide to Belize by Carol O'Donnell, Vivien Lougheed (2003)
"The sign at the corner gives directions for the roaring River Lodge, ... There is a bird watch ing deck over the roaring Creek and there is a quiet pool ..."

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