adj
thundering
Thundering (adj) means making a loud rumbling sound like thunder. Example: “A thundering herd of horses crossed the plain.”
adj
1
Making a loud rumbling sound like thunder.
"A thundering herd of horses crossed the plain."
2
Very great or extreme (used for emphasis).
"“I think it had a thundering lot to do with the story I am considering now,” said Father Brown."
— G. K. Chesterton, The Secret of Father Brown (1927)
"That was a thundering success."
How to use thundering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLoud like thunder, or used loosely to mean huge or impressive.
Common pairings
a thundering herd
a thundering success
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Word forms
- Plural
- thunderings
- Comparative
- more thundering
- Superlative
- most thundering
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A _____ herd of horses crossed the plain.
Etymology
Came into English from Middle English thonderynge, þoundryng, equivalent to thunder + -ing.
Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for thundering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “thundering” mean?
The word “thundering” means making a loud rumbling sound like thunder. In plain terms, loud like thunder, or used loosely to mean huge or impressive.
How do you use “thundering” in a sentence?
Here is “thundering” used in a sentence: “A thundering herd of horses crossed the plain.”
What part of speech is “thundering”?
“Thundering” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “thundering” have?
“Thundering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: making a loud rumbling sound like thunder.
