thunderous

[ thuhn-der-uhs, -druhs ]
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adjective
  1. producing thunder or a loud noise like thunder: thunderous applause.

Origin of thunderous

1
First recorded in 1575–85; thunder + -ous

Other words from thunderous

  • thun·der·ous·ly, adverb

Words Nearby thunderous

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British Dictionary definitions for thunderous

thunderous

/ (ˈθʌndərəs) /


adjective
  1. resembling thunder, esp in loudness: thunderous clapping

  2. threatening and extremely angry: she gave him a thunderous look

Derived forms of thunderous

  • thunderously, adverb

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