Growling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Growling is an adjective meaning Producing a growl.
Meaning
Producing a growl.
More Meanings
- A sustained instance of growls or guttural noises.
- (jazz) The technique of producing a low-pitched growling or rumbling sound on a wind instrument.
- 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
- growlings
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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