adj
B1
Intermediate
thunderous
THUHN-duh-ruhs
Thunderous (adj) means Extremely loud, like thunder. Example: “The crowd gave a thunderous round of applause.”
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Extremely loud, like thunder.
"He inflated his chest, twirled his moustache, and thumped the table with a revulsion to thunderous indignation."
— Norman Lindsay, Redheap (1930)
"After the hour mark, events in Manchester were almost becoming a distraction such was the thunderous cheer from the United fans to greet QPR taking their unlikely lead against City."
— Alistair Magowan, Sunderland 0-1 Man Utd (2012)
"The crowd gave a thunderous round of applause."
"He answered with a thunderous roar of anger."
"Mr Quelch, with a thunderous brow, marched on."
— Frank Richards, The Complete Outsider (1932)
How to use thunderous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo loud it resembles thunder — often used for applause, cheering, or shouting.
Common pairings
thunderous applause
a thunderous voice
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more thunderous
- Superlative
- most thunderous
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The crowd gave a _____ round of applause.
Etymology
From thunder + the adjective ending -ous.
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What does “thunderous” mean?
The word “thunderous” means extremely loud, like thunder. In plain terms, so loud it resembles thunder — often used for applause, cheering, or shouting.
How do you pronounce “thunderous”?
“Thunderous” is pronounced THUHN-duh-ruhs (/ˈθʌn.dɚ.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “thunderous” in a sentence?
Here is “thunderous” used in a sentence: “The crowd gave a thunderous round of applause.”
What part of speech is “thunderous”?
“Thunderous” is an adjective.
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