thunderous

/'θʌndərəs/

Thân thiện

The thunderous applause filled the concert hall after the performance.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Extremely loud and powerful, resembling thunder: Used to describe sounds that are deep, booming, and overwhelmingly loud, often causing a temporary sensation of deafness. 2. Extremely ominous or momentous: Used figuratively to describe events, news, or situations that are portentous, weighty, or filled with grave significance, much like the foreboding feeling before a storm.

Usage Examples

• Describing a loud sound:

  • The speaker received a thunderous applause from the crowd.
  • A thunderous roar came from the erupting volcano.

• Describing something ominous or momentous:

  • The diplomat delivered news of thunderous import.
  • The king's thunderous decree changed the fate of the kingdom.

Advanced Usage

• "thunderous silence": A powerful, heavy, and emotionally charged silence that feels as impactful as a loud noise.
  • His accusation was met with a thunderous silence in the courtroom.

Variants and Related Words

• Thunderously (adverb): In a thunderous manner.

  • The crowd cheered thunderously for their team.

• Thunder (noun/verb): The loud rumbling sound following lightning; to make a loud, deep noise.

  • We could hear the thunder in the distance.

Synonyms

• Deafening: Extremely loud.
• Booming: Making a deep, resonant sound.
• Resounding: Echoing loudly; emphatic.
• Ominous: Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.
• Momentous: Of great importance or significance.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• A thunderous reception: An extremely loud and enthusiastic welcome.
  • The returning heroes were given a thunderous reception.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. extremely ominous
   • world events of thunderous import
2. loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss

Từ đồng nghĩa

• deafening
• earsplitting
• thundery