Thundering: meaning, definitions and examples
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thundering
[ ˈθʌndərɪŋ ]
sound
making a loud, deep, resonant sound
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The thundering sound of the waterfall could be heard from miles away.
- The thundering noise of the approaching storm sent shivers down her spine.
Translations
Translations of the word "thundering" in other languages:
🇵🇹 trovão
🇮🇳 गर्जन
🇩🇪 donnernd
🇮🇩 menggelegar
🇺🇦 гримлячий
🇵🇱 grzmiący
🇯🇵 雷鳴
🇫🇷 tonnerre
🇪🇸 tronante
🇹🇷 gürleyen
🇰🇷 천둥치는
🇸🇦 رعد
🇨🇿 hřmící
🇸🇰 hrmavý
🇨🇳 雷鸣
🇸🇮 grmeč
🇮🇸 þrumandi
🇰🇿 гүрілдеу
🇬🇪 გრგვინვა
🇦🇿 güclü gurultu
🇲🇽 tronante
Word origin
The word 'thundering' originated from the Old English word 'thunrian', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'thunraz'. The concept of thunder has been associated with power, strength, and awe throughout history, with various mythologies attributing it to gods or other supernatural beings. The verb form 'thunder' has been used in literature and poetry to evoke a sense of grandeur and intensity.