thunderous

adjective
UK: /ˈθʌndərəs/
US: /ˈθʌndərəs/

  1. Very loud, like thunder.

    1. The crowd gave a thunderous applause after the show.
    2. The music reached a thunderous crescendo, shaking the entire hall.

  2. Making or accompanied by a sound like thunder.

    1. A thunderous crash woke everyone in the house last night.
    2. The waterfall cascaded down the rocks with a thunderous roar, echoing in valley.

Synonyms

resounding roaring clamorous deafening booming
thunderous adverb

  1. In a manner resembling thunder; very loudly.

    1. The protesters shouted thunderously during demonstration.
    2. The opera singer delivered the final aria thunderously, captivating the audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thunderous" in English means: Very loud, like thunder., Making or accompanied by a sound like thunder..

The phonetic transcription of "thunderous" is /ˈθʌndərəs/ in British English and /ˈθʌndərəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "thunderous": resounding, roaring, clamorous, deafening, booming.

Example usage of "thunderous": "The crowd gave a thunderous applause after the show.". More examples on the page.