noun
- a low, rumbling sound made by an angry or threatening animal
- a similar low, threatening sound made by a person
adjective
- making a low, rumbling threatening sound
Examples
- The dog’s growling warned us to stay away.
- We could hear growling coming from the bushes.
- His growling voice showed his displeasure.
- The growling bear stood on its hind legs.
- She spoke in a growling tone when angry.
- The growling engine needed repair.
- Thunder made a growling sound in the distance.