adj B1 Intermediate

thunderous

THUHN-duh-ruhs

Thunderous (adj) means Extremely loud, like thunder. Example: “The crowd gave a thunderous round of applause.”

adj

Extremely loud, like thunder.

"The crowd gave a thunderous round of applause."

"He answered with a thunderous roar of anger."

How to use thunderous

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSo loud it resembles thunder — often used for applause, cheering, or shouting.

Common pairings

thunderous applause a thunderous voice

Word forms

more thunderous comparative, most thunderous superlative

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Etymology

From thunder + the adjective ending -ous.

Rhymes for thunderous

yous nous pious joyous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous tedious spurious

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Frequently asked questions

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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