THUNDEROUS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

thunderous

adjective

ˈthən-d(ə-)rəs

Definition of thunderous

as in loud

marked by a high volume of sound the last thunderous chord of the symphony rang throughout the hall

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Recent Examples of thunderous The skies of Oklahoma City roared for six months in 1964 as military aircraft intentionally rattled the population below with a daily barrage of thunderous sonic booms. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 Spidey caught a thunderous $72 million from Thursday previews, which also set the record for a preview sum, beating the $60 million that Endgame earned. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026 Moments later, a massive section of ice suddenly broke away, crashing into the water below with a thunderous splash. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 Around two in the morning, Machado stepped onto the balcony to thunderous applause. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for thunderous

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Adjective

The noise would be so loud the town might think a parade was taking place.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Grieving mothers fear fireworks and other loud noises that sound like gunshots.

— Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of loud

Adjective

Before the researchers could start sampling it, though, a deafening roar suddenly filled the tunnel.

— James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026
Dixon said other issues to be considered are the deafening roar of traffic passing under the footbridge on I-91 and how to soften it.

— Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

Definition of deafening

Adjective

Martha-Mary Chapel, Sudbury Reverend Bryce (Toby Huss) presides over the town church, where mysterious ringing bells seem to indicate something dark is afoot.

— Nicholas DeRenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
The quote sounded more like a statement of facts than a ringing endorsement.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of ringing

Adjective

The United States got its 2026 World Cup off to a thundering, near-flawless start with a 4-1 win over Paraguay in its opener Friday at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 13 June 2026
With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom —drawing in the ruthless kings of other Scandinavian countries and even a powerful English ruler — the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic, compelling, and utterly magical new Norse saga.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026

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