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booming

The correct spelling is booming.

How to pronounce booming

verb

IPA: /ˈbuːmɪŋ/

Say it like: Boo-min-g

The correct spelling is booming. To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound. For example: "I can hear the organ slowly booming from the chapel."

Usage Examples

I can hear the organ slowly booming from the chapel.

Men in grey robes slowly boom the drums of death.

to boom off a boat

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound.
  2. 2.(of speech) To exclaim with force, to shout, to thunder.
  3. 3.To make something boom.
  4. 4.To publicly praise.
  5. 5.To rush with violence and noise, as a ship under a press of sail, before a free wind.

noun

  1. 1.A deep hollow or roaring sound.

adjective

  1. 1.Experiencing a period of prosperity, or rapid economic growth.
  2. 2.Loud and resonant.

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