roarer (B2)
verb/noun
Pronunciation: /rɔːr/
Definition
A loud, deep, prolonged cry of pain, anger, or distress, or the sound made by a large animal like a lion.
Examples
The crowd let out a roar of approval when the team scored.
The lion's roar could be heard for miles around.
How to Use roarer
- roar with laughter (idiom)
- To laugh very loudly. — "The children roared with laughter at the clown's antics."
- roar of approval (collocation)
- A loud expression of strong agreement or praise. — "The crowd let out a roar of approval when the winner was announced."
- roar at (prepositional phrase)
- To shout angrily at someone or something. — "The coach roared at the players to get back on defense."
Synonyms of roarer
Words with a similar meaning to roarer:
Antonyms of roarer
Words with the opposite meaning to roarer:
Browse the full Anaversity dictionary