thunderous

[US]/'θʌnd(ə)rəs/
[UK]/'θʌndərəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. making a loud, deep sound like thunder; very loud.

Phrases & Collocations

thunderous applause

thunderous explosion

thunderous roar

Example Sentences

a thunderous applause erupted from the crowd

the thunderous roar of the waterfall echoed through the canyon

the thunderous sound of the drums filled the stadium

the thunderous storm clouds darkened the sky

a thunderous explosion shook the ground

the thunderous crash of the waves against the rocks could be heard from afar

the thunderous voice of the speaker captivated the audience

the thunderous defeat of the team left fans disappointed

the thunderous performance of the orchestra impressed everyone in the audience

the thunderous response to the announcement was overwhelming

Real-world Examples

The thunderous sound of 200,000 fish echoes in the depths.

Source: National Geographic Science Popularization (Video Version)

Residents in Fiji say the eruption made a thunderous noise.

Source: CRI Online January 2022 Collection

Kyiv residents woke up to the thunderous sound of heavy Russian shelling.

Source: VOA Daily Standard January 2023 Collection

And there was one thunderbird that was more thunderous than the rest.

Source: Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American June 2023 Collection

The ice creates a thunderous sound as it breaks and falls into the water.

Source: National Parks of the United States

The thunderous echoes of what sounded like repeated blasts have rattled across the capital.

Source: VOA Daily Standard November 2022 Collection

The sound of thunderous footfalls reached them, and Hagrid came panting into sight with Fang at his heels.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

China's 639 athletes entered last behind towering flag bearer Yao Ming, to a thunderous reception from the crowd.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2016

The crack of impact was shattering, thunderous; it echoed off the mountains I immediately understood the necessity of the thunderstorm.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

An elderly couple, Baucis and Philemon, answered the thunderous knock.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

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