thunderous

[ thuhn-der-uhs, -druhs ]

adjective

1. producing thunder or a loud noise like thunder:

   thunderous applause.

thunderous

/ ˈθʌndərəs /

adjective

1. resembling thunder, esp in loudness

   thunderous clapping

2. threatening and extremely angry

   she gave him a thunderous look

Derived Forms

• ˈthunderously, adverb

Other Words From

• thunder·ous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of thunderous¹

First recorded in 1575–85; thunder + -ous

Example Sentences

In practice, the occasion got to Nadal within minutes of walking out to a thunderous ovation.

From BBC

Tiny mammals scamper out of the path of its thunderous footsteps.

From Los Angeles Times

George says that England's form in training and a return to Twickenham for the first time since a thunderous 23-22 Six Nations win over Ireland in March have whetted his appetite for the match.

From BBC

But on the spot the two also decided to improvise as Sánchez-Vidal took their testosterone shot on the wrestling mat — a moment met with thunderous applause.

From Los Angeles Times

Anyone watching nearby as the booster returns to Earth can expect a thunderous boom as it slows down from supersonic speeds.

From BBC

Related Words

• deafening
• loud
• roaring
• thundering