ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Growling

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Growling is an adjective meaning Producing a growl.

Meaning

Producing a growl.

More Meanings

  1. A sustained instance of growls or guttural noises.
  2. (jazz) The technique of producing a low-pitched growling or rumbling sound on a wind instrument.
  3. present participle and gerund of growl

Example Sentences

The growling dog frightened him.
The growling from her stomach told us she was hungry.

Word Forms

Synonyms for growling

Depending on context, synonyms include growl.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include grunting, rumbling, growly, growlsome, snarling, grunty.

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