rumbly

American

[ruhm-blee] / ˈrʌm bli /

adjective

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

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

Despite no Sub, I still found the low end to be rumbly and strong; anything more, and my neighbors would probably get upset.

From The Verge • Jun. 4, 2020

He blew one long, low, rumbly sound and I knew right then, with that one deep, sad moan, what the most beautiful sound in the world was.

From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis

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