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thundering

 

[ ˈθʌndərɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

sound

making a loud, deep, resonant sound

Synonyms

deafening, roaring, rumbling

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.
Context #2 | Verb

action

to make a loud, rumbling noise like thunder

Synonyms

boom, roar, rumble

Examples of usage

  • The drums thundered in the distance during the celebration.
  • The cannons thundered as the battle commenced.

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,710, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.