growling

[ˈɡraʊlɪŋ]

growling Definition

  • 1the low, guttural sound made by an animal, especially a dog, when it is angry or threatening
  • 2a sound similar to the growl of an animal, typically made by a person's stomach

Using growling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "growling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dog was growling at the stranger.

  • Example

    My stomach is growling because I haven't eaten all day.

growling Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: growling in Brief

'Growling' [ˈɡraʊlɪŋ] refers to two distinct sounds. The first is a low, guttural noise made by animals, especially dogs, when they are angry or threatening. The second is a similar sound made by a person's stomach, typically when they are hungry. Examples include 'The dog was growling at the stranger' and 'My stomach is growling because I haven't eaten all day.'