Difference between prosperous and roaring
Definitions
adjective
- in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
- presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome
- marked by peace and prosperity
- very lively and profitable
Examples
Our ambition is to build a prosperous, inclusive and outward-looking country.
The relationship with her mother, Zippora, née Assur, the daughter of a prosperous merchant family, who had never attended school, became more and more difficult.
The country was on the verge of becoming prosperous and successful.
Definitions
adjective
- very lively and profitable
noun
- a deep prolonged loud noise
- a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
adverb
- extremely
Examples
Rob also reckons that the south-west coast of Ireland has some of the best sailing grounds in the world - particularly around Roaring Water Bay in West Cork.
It's a poor teacher who can only control the class by roaring at the children.
They got comfortable on the rocks, with the waves roaring in, lapping at their feet, they stroked their bellies and chattered on about the sea, about stealing a small fishing boat when they should have been in school.
