Roar meaning

What does “roar” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“roar” is a noun and verb with 9 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a deep prolonged loud noise.

roar

a deep prolonged loud noise
Synonymsboom roaring thunder
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
“his bellow filled the hallway”
Synonymsbellow bellowing holla holler hollering hollo holloa roaring
the sound made by a lion

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
“The wind was howling in the trees”
“The water roared down the chute”
Synonymshowl
utter words loudly and forcefully
“`Get out of here,' he roared”
Synonymsthunder
emit long loud cries
“wail in self-pity”
“howl with sorrow”
Synonymshowl ululate wail yawl yaup
act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way
“desperadoes from the hills regularly roared in to take over the town”
make a loud noise, as of animal
“The bull bellowed”
Synonymsbellow
laugh unrestrainedly and heartily
Synonymshowl

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University