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rumbly

American  
[ruhm-blee] / ˈrʌm bli /

adjective

  1. attended with, making, or causing a rumbling sound.


Etymology

Origin of rumbly

First recorded in 1870–75; rumble + -y 1

Example Sentences

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"Both cause more pushing of photons, which leads to the rumbling of the mirrors. Laser power simply adds more photons, while squeezing makes them more clumpy and thus rumbly."

From Science Daily Oct. 23, 2023

Vocals cut through with excellent clarity, bass is deep and rumbly when necessary, and the soundstage is impressively wide and expansive for closed-back headphones.

From The Verge Jun. 29, 2022

Whether it’s their distinctive rumbly soundtrack or sleek bodywork, these coupes manage to stir the soul.

From Seattle Times Feb. 23, 2022

Now quite humbly, McGarry’s creative appetite felt rumbly.

From Washington Post Jan. 8, 2022

He even misses Dad’s rumbly laugh—which he hasn’t heard very often in the past few months, but still.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone

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