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thunderous

thunderous

15 4.1
A very loud, deep sound like thunder
  • adjective
  • /ˈθʌndərəs/
translation icon : ensordecedor
  • The thunderous roar of the waterfall echoed through the valley.
  • thunderous applause
  • thunderous roar

When they meet, we hear a thunderous result.

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Examples

  • There is a thunderous roar as the launcher fires the probe into the sky.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • The engine deck was hot, the thunderous pounding of the twin reciprocating cylinders working their steady rhythm.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • There was a thunderous sound, and the ground itself shook.

    Planet of the Apes (2001)

  • I pull off the hood, I pull off the mask and get a thunderous round of applause.

  • That was thunderous, enthusiastic feedback encouraging us to further explore the idea of a day dedicated to jazz.

  • From behind came the thunderous voice of Farmer Stubbens, "Stop or I'll shoot!"

    Fiction book (1992)

  • All right, she goes on Colbert last night and once again she arrives as she did on The View yesterday to thunderous applause.

  • The applause for each number was deafening, and the cast received a thunderous standing ovation.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • Before Bala can get away, a sneaker falls on her with a thunderous BOOM that shakes the ground.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • The voices of hundreds of convicts ricocheted off the steel bars, creating a thunderous din.

    Academic text (2005)

Synonyms

loud
vsthunderous
733 1.0

Having a very strong, high sound

emphasizes deep, overwhelming force beyond mere volume
explosive
vsthunderous
60 4.4

A sudden very loud sound or action that startles people

expresses sustained overwhelming force rather than sudden sharp blasts
raucous
vsthunderous
31 7.1

Making a loud, rough, and unpleasant sound that hurts your ears

is about controlled, vast power rather than rough unpleasantness
resounding
vsthunderous
23 4.9

Very loud and clear, or very strong and complete when talking about success

conveys giant, forceful power more than simple echoing
deafening
vsthunderous
9 3.5

An extremely loud sound that makes it hard to hear or causes temporary loss of hearing

expresses great deep power rather than only extreme volume
sonorous
vsthunderous
3 7.2

A deep, loud sound that fills a place

leans toward sheer powerful impact rather than smooth richness
booming
vsthunderous
3 3.4

A deep loud voice or sound that echoes

emphasizes overwhelming natural force rather than only depth
blaring
vsthunderous
1 4.4

A very loud, unpleasant sound that hurts your ears

shows heavy, natural force rather than loud, unpleasant sharpness
rip-roaring
vsthunderous
  • Informal
1 7.3

Very noisy and full of lively activity

focuses on serious, powerful impact rather than lively noise
boomy
vsthunderous
1 7.3

A deep loud sound that echoes and has strong bass

focuses on vast, natural force rather than muffled bassy effect
earsplitting
vsthunderous
6.3

Very loud in a way that hurts your ears

conveys immense force and depth rather than only pain
blasting
vsthunderous
4.9

Making a very loud and harsh sound that hurts the ears

expresses massive natural power without the harsh, unpleasant edge

Antonyms

quiet
∞ 1.0

Not making much noise

soft
182 1.0

Gentle and not strong for light or sound

How Loud

thunderous
15 4.1
deafening
9 3.5
loud
733 1.0
soft
  • Specialized
12 4.2
faint
148 2.7
inaudible
274 5.6

Surface Forms

thunderous positive
thunderous comparative
thunderous superlative

Morphology

thunderous = thunder (transparent) = thunder + ous

Meaning is directly derived from the noun 'thunder' with the adjectival suffix '-ous' indicating 'having the qualities of thunder' (loud, powerful).

Etymology

Thunderous comes from thunder, the loud, deep sound you hear in a storm, so it describes a noise that is 'extremely loud' and powerful like thunder.