thunderpeal

thunderpeal

A loud thunderpeal echoes across the darkening sky.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A loud, prolonged sound of thunder: "thunderpeal" refers to a single, powerful, and resonant crash or roll of thunder, typically heard during a storm. It emphasizes the intensity and duration of the sound, often suggesting a deep, rumbling effect.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • A sudden thunderpeal shook the house and startled the cat. (A loud, rumbling crash of thunder occurred unexpectedly.)
    • The storm was punctuated by a series of thunderpeals that echoed across the valley. (Several distinct, powerful thunder sounds were heard during the storm.)
Advanced Usage
  • "a thunderpeal of laughter": a figurative use to describe a very loud, booming burst of laughter, likening it to the sound of thunder.
    • His joke was met with a thunderpeal of laughter from the audience. (The audience laughed very loudly and suddenly.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Thunder (n): the loud explosive sound that follows a flash of lightning.

    • The thunder was so loud it woke everyone up. (The sound of thunder was extremely intense.)

  • Peal (n): a loud, prolonged sound, especially of thunder, bells, or laughter.

    • A peal of bells rang out from the church tower. (A series of loud, ringing sounds.)

  • Thunderclap (n): a single, sharp, and sudden crash of thunder (often shorter and less prolonged than a thunderpeal).

    • The thunderclap was so sudden it made everyone jump. (A short, explosive thunder sound.)
Synonyms
  • Thunderclap: a sudden, sharp crash of thunder.
  • Thunderblast: a very powerful and explosive thunder sound.
  • Roar: a deep, continuous sound (can describe thunder).
  • Boom: a deep, resonant sound (often used for thunder).
Related Idioms

  • "like a thunderpeal": used to describe something that is sudden, loud, and shocking.

    • The news hit him like a thunderpeal, leaving him speechless. (The news was shocking and unexpected.)

  • "a thunderpeal from the heavens": a poetic or dramatic expression for a powerful thunder sound, often implying divine or natural force.

    • The ancient legend spoke of a thunderpeal from the heavens that signaled the gods' anger. (A mythical, powerful thunder crash.)