roaring
Translation
roaring, very loud, very successful
Examples
We sat by the roaring fire.
We sat by the roaring fire.
The film was a roaring success.
The film was a roaring success.
Grammar Patterns
((roaring)) + noun The car had a roaring engine.
a ((roaring)) success/trade The new shop is a roaring success.
Similar Words
Synonyms: loud, booming, thunderous, successful
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'to roar', from Old English 'rarian' (to roar, cry out), of imitative origin.
Memory Tips
Imagine a lion giving a powerful 'roar', or a fire 'roaring' in the fireplace. Both are strong and loud.