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thundering Antonyms

Opposite of thundering

Because the opposite of thundering shifts with each meaning, the 19 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 7 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Making a very loud, deep, rumbling noise like thunder.

Usage Example

"The hikers stood in awe near the base of the silent waterfall."

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silent
quiet
Strong
hushed
faint
muffled

• verb (Context 2)

To produce thunder or make a loud, deep, resounding noise like thunder (present participle of thunder).

Usage Example

"Storm clouds were gathering overhead, whisper menacingly across the darkened sky."

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whisper
murmur

• verb (Context 3)

To move fast, heavily, and noisily (present participle of thunder).

Usage Example

"The freight train came tiptoe down the tracks at full speed."

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tiptoe
creep
glide

• verb (Context 4)

To speak very loudly, forcefully, or angrily, especially to denounce or criticize (present participle of thunder).

Usage Example

"The orator stood at the podium, whisper against corruption in local governance."

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whisper
Strong
mumble
mutter

• noun (Context 5)

A loud, deep rumbling sound of or resembling thunder, or a forceful, vehement pronouncement.

Usage Example

"The distant thunderings of the approaching storm echoed across the open valley."

Strongest
silence
Strong
whisper
murmur

• adjective (Context 6)

Used as an intensifier to emphasize that something is very great, severe, or extreme (informal).

Usage Example

"Waking up with a slight headache, he decided to rest for the remainder of the morning."

Strongest
slight
Strong
mild
minor

• adverb (Context 7)

To an extraordinary or extreme degree; very (informal).

Usage Example

"The play was a slightly good production that kept the audience captivated from start to finish."

Strongest
slightly
Strong
barely
hardly

Similar words to thundering

Words similar to thundering shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

thunderous
rumble
roaring
rumbling
boom
booming
extremely
bellow
See all synonyms of thundering

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