thunderous
Americanadjective
adjective
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resembling thunder, esp in loudness
thunderous clapping
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threatening and extremely angry
she gave him a thunderous look
Other Word Forms
- thunderously adverb
Etymology
Origin of thunderous
Example Sentences
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Whenever the big ice floes drifted down from the north and crashed onshore, making thunderous sounds, he would tremble and turn pale.
From Literature
Full of thunderous strings and Wagnerian vocals, it starts off as an opera song, changes tempo three times, introduces a guest verse from Bjork and ends with an almighty rave breakdown.
From BBC
The remark drew thunderous applause before the joint session of the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times
It all came down to the final end but the Italians kept their nerve to edge to victory and cause a thunderous barrage of noise to roll down the wooden bleachers.
From BBC
“Purdue sucks!” he bellowed to thunderous applause, “So does Michigan and Ohio State!”
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