thundering
- adjective
- /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/
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estruendoso
- The thundering roar of the waterfall echoed throughout the valley.
Examples
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As the caterpillar transformed, the thundering noise of the raging winds made it hard to hear anything else.
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During the storm, the thundering sounds of the thunder frightened the children.
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The sky was black with fax toner and thundering with righteous anger.
Synonyms
430
1.0
To make a clear sound like a bell that can be heard far away
270
2.5
To make a long deep sound like thunder or drums
98
1.0
To make a loud deep continuous sound like an animal, crowd, or machine
84
2.5
To make a low, deep, continuous sound
33
3.4
To make a deep loud sound like thunder or a cannon
26
3.6
To make a loud clear sound that people can hear far away
21
3.2
To make a loud, strong sound to show anger or give orders
11
5.3
To fill a room with a loud sound that echoes
1
5.7
To make a deep loud sound that can be heard far away
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Etymology
Thundering comes from the word thunder, the loud sound in a storm; it brings to mind a deep, 'rumbling' noise, which is why we call very loud sounds like applause or hooves 'thundering'.