thunderous

adjective

thun·der·ous ˈthən-d(ə-)rəs

Synonyms of thunderous

: producing thunder

: making or accompanied by a noise like thunder

thunderous applause

: thundering

thunderously adverb

Examples of thunderous in a Sentence

The audience responded with thunderous applause. the last thunderous chord of the symphony rang throughout the hall

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The set list spans her 14-year career, with even the most pop-forward selections filtered through thunderous percussion and earsplitting guitars. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026 Yosemite National Park, California Soaring granite peaks and thunderous waterfalls draw millions to Yosemite National Park each year. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 He also, unfortunately, ceded possession to PSG’s counter-press, contributing to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s thunderous strike taking the lead. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 No rain or lightning came, but a thunderous voice boomed throughout the field as the defensive backs competed in drills. — Latif Love august 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thunderous

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of thunderous was in 1582

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thunderous

adjective

thun·der·ous ˈthən-d(ə-)rəs

: producing thunder

: making a noise like thunder

thunderous applause

thunderously adverb

thunderous

adjective

Synonyms of thunderous

Examples of thunderous in a Sentence

Word History

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

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