Thunderous: meaning, definitions and examples
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thunderous
[ ˈθʌndərəs ]
sound
Making a loud, deep, and powerful sound, like thunder.
Synonyms
booming, deafening, ear-splitting, resounding, thundering
Examples of usage
- The thunderous roar of the waterfall could be heard from miles away.
- The thunderous applause filled the concert hall.
Translations
Translations of the word "thunderous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 trovejante
🇮🇳 गर्जनापूर्ण
🇩🇪 donnernd
🇮🇩 menggelegar
🇺🇦 громовий
🇵🇱 grzmiący
🇯🇵 雷鳴のような
🇫🇷 tonitruant
🇪🇸 atronador
🇹🇷 gürültülü
🇰🇷 우레 같은
🇸🇦 رعدي
🇨🇿 hřmotný
🇸🇰 hromový
🇨🇳 雷鸣的
🇸🇮 gromovit
🇮🇸 þrumumikill
🇰🇿 гүрілдеген
🇬🇪 გრუხუნი
🇦🇿 gurultulu
🇲🇽 atronador
Word origin
The word 'thunderous' is derived from the noun 'thunder', which comes from the Old English word 'thunor'. Thunder has been a symbol of power and strength in various cultures throughout history. The adjective 'thunderous' was first used in the 17th century to describe loud, powerful sounds resembling thunder. Over time, it has become a popular word to convey the intensity and forcefulness of a sound.