Word
roaring
Phoneticsroar·ing
US/ˈɹɔɹɪŋ/
UK/ɹˈɔːɹɪŋ/
Definitions
01very successful
adj. extremely successful, busy, or full of energy.
adj. characterised by great success, prosperity, or vigorous activity.
“The new restaurant was a roaring success and had a long waiting list.”
“Despite the economic downturn, the tech startup became a roaring success, securing millions in venture capital within its first year.”
Informal
Usage
Commonly used in the fixed phrase 'roaring success'.
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02loud and powerful
adj. making a very loud, deep, and continuous noise.
adj. producing or characterised by a loud, deep, and prolonged sound.
“We sat by the roaring fire to warm up after our walk in the snow.”
“The hikers could hear the roaring waterfall long before they emerged from the dense forest into the clearing.”
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Real-World Examples
“She and Alcaraz enjoyed the occasion, playing with smiles on their faces and roaring each other on after winning a point.” “If anything similar occurs this time around, the WSL campaign will be off to a roaring start.” Etymology
By surface analysis, roar + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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