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roaring

/ˈrɔrɪŋ/
/ˈrɔrɪŋ/
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Other forms: roarings; roaringly

Definitions of roaring
  1. adjective
    very lively and profitable
    “doing a roaring trade”
    successful
    having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
  2. adverb
    extremely
  3. noun
    a deep prolonged loud noise
    synonyms: boom, roar, thunder
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    type of:
    noise
    sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
  4. noun
    a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
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    type of:
    call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell
    a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
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