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thundery Synonyms

Another word for thundery

Choosing another word for thundery depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Characterized by, accompanied by, or portending thunder; oppressive and stormy.

Usage Example

"The afternoon grew dark and stormy, forcing the hikers to seek shelter before the downpour began."

Strongest
stormy
Strong
thunderous
tempestuous
overcast
Weak
sultry

• adjective (Context 2)

Showing, expressing, or threatening anger, sullenness, or displeasure (especially of a person's facial expression or mood).

Usage Example

"He walked out of the boardroom with a thunderous expression on his face after the proposal was rejected."

Strongest
thunderous
Strong
scowling
glower
sullen
frowning
brooding
dark

Opposites of thundery

The opposite of thundery shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cheerful
sunny
clear
calm
pleasant
fair
placid
cloudless
See all opposites of thundery

• Nearby Words

thunderstorm
thunderstricken
thunderstruck
thundery
thunk
thus
thusly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Thundery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/thundery
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