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thunderous

/ˈθʌn.dər.əs/
thun · der · ous
Adverb:thunderously
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• adjective

1

Making a very loud, deep, or resonant sound resembling thunder.

Example

"The pianist received thunderous applause from the audience at the end of the concerto."

2

Expressing intense anger, threat, or displeasure (especially of a person's facial expression or demeanor).

Example

"The coach entered the locker room with a thunderous scowl after the team's poor first half."

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• Rhymes for thunderous

• Nearby Words

thunderhead
thundering
thunderingly
thunderous
thunderously
thundershower
thunderstorm

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English during the 16th century from the noun 'thunder' (from Old English 'thunor') and the adjective-forming suffix '-ous'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thunderous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thunderous
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