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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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The verdict is still out on Operation Epic Fury, but it has been a roaring success for at least one party—energy investors.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Leadership angst remains, and could come roaring back in May.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

They kicked off their hourlong set with their 2024 track “Dios Por Delante,” which opens with a roaring accordion solo, followed by a message to live a better life than the one you inherited.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Crypto investors have been on a wild ride over the past year, as a roaring bear market turned into another punishing crypto winter.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

“All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin,” Kennedy said to a roaring ovation.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.