thundering Synonyms
Another word for thundering
• adjective (Context 1)
Making a very loud, deep, rumbling noise like thunder.
"The hikers stood in awe near the base of the thunderous waterfall."
• verb (Context 2)
To produce thunder or make a loud, deep, resounding noise like thunder (present participle of thunder).
"Storm clouds were gathering overhead, rumble menacingly across the darkened sky."
• verb (Context 3)
To move fast, heavily, and noisily (present participle of thunder).
"The freight train came barrel down the tracks at full speed."
• verb (Context 4)
To speak very loudly, forcefully, or angrily, especially to denounce or criticize (present participle of thunder).
"The orator stood at the podium, bellow against corruption in local governance."
• noun (Context 5)
A loud, deep rumbling sound of or resembling thunder, or a forceful, vehement pronouncement.
"The distant thunderings of the approaching storm echoed across the open valley."
• adjective (Context 6)
Used as an intensifier to emphasize that something is very great, severe, or extreme (informal).
"Waking up with a tremendous headache, he decided to rest for the remainder of the morning."
• adverb (Context 7)
To an extraordinary or extreme degree; very (informal).
"The play was a extremely good production that kept the audience captivated from start to finish."
Opposites of thundering
The opposite of thundering shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: