adj · noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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CMU ARPABET:R AH1 M B AH0 L IH0 NG
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
CMU ARPABET 2:R AH1 M B L IH0 NG
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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