Thunderous: meaning, definitions and examples

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thunderous

 

[ ˈθʌndərəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,747, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.