thundery
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of thundery
Example Sentences
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When I visit, it is a hot and humid day, there are ominous dark clouds in the sky, and heavy, thundery downpours are hitting the surrounding region.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
It is northern parts this time where there may be some early showers, but through the afternoon another zone of heavy and thundery showers are expected to sweep across the country from the west.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
As this initial line of downpours clears northwards the skies will brighten and sunny spells will develop, but further scattered showers that could again be very heavy and thundery are possible.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Further weather warnings could be issued for parts of England and Wales as heavy, potentially thundery showers continue through Thursday and into Friday.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
She's the percussionist and gets to crash the cymbals and play the thundery kettle drums, which sounds an ace laugh.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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