thunderous

[thuhn-der-uhs, -druhs]

adjective

1. producing thunder or a loud noise like thunder.

   thunderous applause.

thunderous

/ ˈθʌndərəs /

adjective

1. resembling thunder, esp in loudness

   thunderous clapping

2. threatening and extremely angry

   she gave him a thunderous look

Other Word Forms

• thunderously adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of thunderous¹

First recorded in 1575–85; thunder + -ous

Example Sentences

“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” with its thunderous drums and hook made for firing up full stadiums, signaled the start of Swift’s turn from country to pop.

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French's first-half double, plus some superb defence in the second period, settled a thunderous contest at the Brick Community Stadium.

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Whatever she said was rendered unintelligible among the thunderous cheers of fans who surged forward, putting her entourage to the test.

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The cast of characters on that front is long and thunderously unimpressive.

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But it didn’t inspire the thunderous standing ovation that greeted Colbert when he took the stage and joked, “While I have your attention, is anyone hiring?”

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Related Words

• deafening 
• loud 
• roaring 
• thundering