Thunderous

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈθʌndərəs/

Definitions of thunderous

adjective describing a sound that is loud, deep, and powerful like thunder

Example Sentences

A1 The thunderous sound of the fireworks scared the dog.

A2 We could hear the thunderous roar of the waterfall from miles away.

B1 The thunderous applause filled the auditorium after the performance.

B2 The thunderous storm clouds rolled in, signaling an impending downpour.

C1 The thunderous explosion could be heard across the entire city.

C2 The thunderous cheers of the crowd echoed through the stadium as the team scored the winning goal.

Examples of thunderous in a Sentence

formal The thunderous applause filled the concert hall after the orchestra's performance.

informal We could hear the thunderous roar of the crowd from miles away.

slang The bass in that song was so thunderous, it shook the whole room!

figurative Her voice was like thunderous waves crashing against the shore, powerful and captivating.

Grammatical Forms of thunderous

past tense

thundered

plural

thunderous

comparative

more thunderous

superlative

most thunderous

present tense

thunders

future tense

will thunder

perfect tense

has thundered

continuous tense

is thundering

singular

thunderous

positive degree

thunderous

infinitive

to thunder

gerund

thundering

participle

thundered

Origin and Evolution of thunderous

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'thunderous' originated from the Old English word 'thunrian' which means to make a loud noise.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'thunderous' has retained its original meaning of being loud or resembling thunder, but has also been used metaphorically to describe something powerful or impressive.