Thunderbolt

Pronunciation: /ˈθʌndərˌboʊlt/

Definitions of thunderbolt

noun a supernatural weapon or force that causes sudden and devastating destruction

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a big thunderbolt during the storm.

A2 The loud thunderbolt scared the children.

B1 The sudden thunderbolt caused a power outage in the neighborhood.

B2 The thunderbolt struck the tree, splitting it in half.

C1 The thunderbolt illuminated the night sky with its bright light.

C2 Witnessing a thunderbolt up close is a truly awe-inspiring experience.

Examples of thunderbolt in a Sentence

formal The loud thunderbolt struck the tree, splitting it in half.

informal I heard a thunderbolt last night, it was so loud!

slang That thunderbolt scared the living daylights out of me!

figurative Her words were like a thunderbolt, shocking everyone in the room.

Grammatical Forms of thunderbolt

• past tense: thunderbolted
• plural: thunderbolts
• comparative: more thunderbolt
• superlative: most thunderbolt
• present tense: thunderbolts
• future tense: will thunderbolt
• perfect tense: have thunderbolted
• continuous tense: is thunderbolting
• singular: thunderbolt
• positive degree: thunderbolt
• infinitive: to thunderbolt
• gerund: thunderbolting
• participle: thunderbolting

Origin and Evolution of thunderbolt

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'thunderbolt' originated from the combination of 'thunder' and 'bolt', referring to a sudden flash of lightning accompanied by thunder.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'thunderbolt' has come to symbolize a powerful or destructive force, often used metaphorically in literature and everyday language.