thundering
[ thuhn-der-ing ]
/ ˈθʌn dər ɪŋ /
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Origin of thundering
OTHER WORDS FROM thundering
thun·der·ing·ly, adverbun·thun·der·ing, adjectiveWords nearby thundering
thunderbox, thunderclap, thundercloud, thunder egg, thunderhead, thundering, thunder mug, thunderous, thunderpeal, thunder sheet, thundershower
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British Dictionary definitions for thundering
thundering
/ (ˈθʌndərɪŋ) /
adjective
(prenominal) slang very great or excessivea thundering idiot
Derived forms of thundering
thunderingly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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