growling
adjective
growl·ing ˈgrau̇-liŋ 
: marked by a growl
a low growling voice
listened to the growling thunder
growlingly
ˈgrau̇-liŋ-lē
adverb 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Sometimes animatronic and growling, sometimes staring out dead-eyed, classic and static. 
Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2022 Under this gesturing, growling, fiery sprite of a dude, the team is sturdier, more focused, playing harder, playing smarter. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2021 Getty Images / AndreyPopov) Going to bed with a growling stomach isn’t great, either. Lindsey Vickers, USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2020 But be mindful of the wind, which can turn Lyon Oaks into a growling beast. Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2019 Be wary of the wind, which can turn Lyon Oaks into a growling beast. Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 6 July 2018 Who can forget the wonder embedded in gifts of ribbon candy, or the crackling fat of the roasted pig that signaled abundance and the passing of years, or the growling hunger of a long winter? Alissa Wilkinson, Vox, 25 May 2018 Put the bag in a backpack and give it to a schoolchild who lives with empty pantries and a growling stomach. Beth Thames, AL.com, 15 Mar. 2018 Perhaps the most unlikely couple in movie history: a giant growling dog-man and a handsome space smuggler. Matt Miller, Esquire, 17 Jan. 2018 See More
Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2022 Under this gesturing, growling, fiery sprite of a dude, the team is sturdier, more focused, playing harder, playing smarter. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2021 Getty Images / AndreyPopov) Going to bed with a growling stomach isn’t great, either. Lindsey Vickers, USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2020 But be mindful of the wind, which can turn Lyon Oaks into a growling beast. Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2019 Be wary of the wind, which can turn Lyon Oaks into a growling beast. Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 6 July 2018 Who can forget the wonder embedded in gifts of ribbon candy, or the crackling fat of the roasted pig that signaled abundance and the passing of years, or the growling hunger of a long winter? Alissa Wilkinson, Vox, 25 May 2018 Put the bag in a backpack and give it to a schoolchild who lives with empty pantries and a growling stomach. Beth Thames, AL.com, 15 Mar. 2018 Perhaps the most unlikely couple in movie history: a giant growling dog-man and a handsome space smuggler. Matt Miller, Esquire, 17 Jan. 2018 See More Word History
First Known Use
1752, in the meaning defined above
growling 1 of 2
adjective
as in guttural
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- guttural
- growly
- hoarse
- rasping
- husky
- raspy
- gruff
- throaty
- gravelly
- croaking
- screeching
- grinding
- scratching
- grating
- gravel
- scraping
- scratchy
- squawking
- croaky
- rusty
- abrasive
- coarse
- jarring
- strident
- cawing
- raucous
- discordant
- choked
- cacophonous
- strained
- cracked
- dissonant
- rough
- strangled
- inharmonious
- unmusical
- unmelodious
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- soothing
- sweet
- gentle
- mellow
- liquid
- mellifluous
- golden
- soft
- velvety
- melodic
- tender
- smooth
- mellifluent
- gliding
- musical
- melodious
- silken
- lyrical
- satiny
- lyric
- euphonious
growling
2 of 2verb
1
as in screaming
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely he was growling about how much work he had to do Synonyms & Similar Words
- screaming
- complaining
- whining
- moaning
- muttering
- whimpering
- grumbling
- yowling
- squealing
- wailing
- kicking
- hollering
- squawking
- caterwauling
- crying
- murmuring
- worrying
- nagging
- yammering
- bitching
- grizzling
- yawping
- bleating
- keening
- grousing
- griping
- bellyaching
- inveighing
- grumping
- kvetching
- grouching
- beefing
- carping
- croaking
- whinging
- repining
- whingeing
- protesting
- fussing
- crabbing
- yauping
- sobbing
- maundering
- kicking up a stink
- kicking up a fuss
- quibbling
- stewing
- blubbering
- caviling
- fretting
- cavilling
- lamenting
- quarrelling (with)
- deploring
- quarreling (with)
- bewailing
- objecting (to)
- bemoaning
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- rejoicing
- delighting
- tolerating
- taking
- bearing
- accepting
- crowing
- enduring
- applauding
- countenancing
- cheering
- commending
2
as in roaring
to make a long loud deep noise or cry the neighbor's dog growls every time we pass the house Synonyms & Similar Words
- roaring
- rumbling
- screaming
- bellowing
- crying
- thundering
- grumbling
- shrieking
- yelling
- shouting
- booming
- screeching
- howling
- banging
- rolling
- wailing
- hollering
- yowling
- bawling
- blaring
- squalling
- whooping
- hooting
- blasting
- caterwauling
- pealing
- calling
- belling
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- grunting
- whispering
- mumbling
- muttering
- murmuring
- mouthing
- whimpering
- squeaking
- mewling
- puling
3
as in rumbling
to make a low heavy rolling sound I'm sorry my stomach is growling, but I'm just really hungry Synonyms & Similar Words
- rumbling
- grumbling
- rolling
- lumbering
- bellowing
- drumming
- thundering
- booming