growling

noun
UK: /ˈɡraʊ.lɪŋ/
US: /ˈɡraʊ.lɪŋ/

  1. A low, rumbling sound made in the throat, often expressing anger or warning.

    1. I heard the dog's growling. [ ] [ ]
    2. The growling of the engine suggested it needed immediate repair. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

grumbling rumbling
growling verb

  1. Present participle of growl: To make a low guttural sound, often indicating displeasure or aggression.

    1. The dog is growling at me. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was growling about the long wait at the doctor's office. [ ] [ ]

  2. To complain in a low, angry voice.

    1. He's growling about his job. [ ] [ ]
    2. They were growling about the new rules implemented by management. [ ] [ ]
growling adjective

  1. Describing the act of making a low, guttural sound, often expressing displeasure.

    1. I heard a growling noise. [ ] [ ]
    2. The growling dog made me nervous as I walked past its yard. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "growling" is /ˈɡraʊ.lɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈɡraʊ.lɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "growling": grumbling, rumbling.

Example usage of "growling": "I heard the dog's growling.". More examples on the page.