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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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An illustration shows middle C having the scent of a rose; the C two octaves higher, jasmine; in the rumbly bass, clove and vanilla.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

"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

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

Even in the front of the house, I can hear the rumbly noise of ice cracking, the salt crunching.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

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