also: ごろっと · ごろりと
adverb
with a thump; slumping; tumbling down; heavily
Describes a heavy object falling, landing, or moving with a dull impact. Often used with verbs like 落ちる, 倒れる, 転がる.
大きな石がごろんと転がった。
A big rock tumbled down with a thump.
Exhausted, he slumped heavily onto the floor.
adverb
Used for lying down or throwing oneself down in a relaxed, careless manner. Also for tossing something onto a surface without effort.
ソファにごろんと横になった。
I flopped down onto the sofa.
洗濯物をごろんと床に投げ出した。
I tossed the laundry onto the floor with a flop.
adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
roundish; plump
Describes something large and roundish in shape. Can be used as a する-verb to mean 'be roundish' or 'lie roundly'.
この石はごろんとしていて、持ち上げるのが大変だ。
This stone is roundish and heavy, so it's hard to lift.
猫がごろんと丸まって寝ている。
The cat is sleeping curled up in a round shape.