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thunderous Definition

thun·der·ous (t̸hundər əs)

adjective

  1. full of or making thunder
  2. making a noise like thunder

thunderous Related Forms
thun·der·ously adverb
thunderous Synonyms

thunderous

modif.

booming, roaring, crashing; see loud 1, 2.

thunderous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • applause: The news was greeted with thunderous applause from an audience.
  • roar: Mixed in with the thunderous roar of our artillery we could also hear rifle fire.
  • ovation: Its GOD who creates, GOD who delivers, GOD who heals, and God who is worthy of a thunderous ovation of praise!
  • volley: A first ever fourth-round appearance had stirred the locals in this charming spa town more used to thundering hooves than thunderous volleys.
  • cheer: The MC made the appropriate announcement to thunderous cheers from the near-capacity crowd.
  • bass: Although I'm sure there were many political statement contained therein they were lost amid the massive guitar and thunderous bass.

Modifying Another Word

  • sometimes: Brooding, sweeping, sometimes thunderous, occasionally quite odd, but always absolutely pop.