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Added 9 October 2026

roaring

/ˈɹɔːɹɪŋ/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about roaring at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A deep prolonged loud noise.
A very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal).
his bellow filled the hallway

adjective

Very lively and profitable.
flourishing businesses

adverb

Extremely.
roaring drunk

Origin

By surface analysis, roar + -ing.

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