Standard Lemma guide

rumbling

adj · noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • CMU ARPABET: R AH1 M B AH0 L IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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1

adj

Meaning 1

Deep- and slow-sounding.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • rumbling discontent
  • His rumbling voice suited the solemn occasion.
  • rumbling stomachs

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A muted sound of complaint or discontent (often used in the plural).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The rumblings of the masses precede the crumbling of the state.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

A deep low noise.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The rumbling of distant thunder echoed from the hilltop.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

present participle and gerund of rumble

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

adjective satellite

Meaning 5

continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the rumbling rolling sound of thunder

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: grumbling

Antonyms: none provided

6

noun

Meaning 6

a loud low dull continuous noise

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • they heard the rumbling of thunder

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: rumble, grumble, grumbling

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: noise

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.

Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: grondant — Translations
  • Spanish: retumbante — Translations
  • Spanish: rimbombante — Translations
  • French: grondement — muted sound of complaint or discontent
  • French: grondement — deep low noise
  • Polish: dudnienie — deep low noise
  • Spanish: retumbo — deep low noise
  • Spanish: rimbombe — deep low noise
  • Spanish: rimbombo — deep low noise