thunderous
/ˈθʌndərəs/ (bre, ipa) · [θˈʌndɚəs] /ˈθʌndərəs/ (ame, ipa) · [θˈʌndɚəs] /ˈthən-d(ə-)rəs How to pronounce thunderous (audio)/ (ame, mw)
thunderous — adjective
- thunderouspositive
- more thunderouscomparative
- most thunderoussuperlative
1. Making a deep, very loud sound that resembles the rumble of thunder — used espec
Making a deep, very loud sound that resembles the rumble of thunder — used especially for applause, cheers, or loud noises from crowds, machines, or nature.
Saira's dance performance earned thunderous applause from the entire hall.
collocation: thunderous applause
Thunderous waves crashed against the rocks near the lighthouse, shaking the ground.
From half a mile away, Rodrigo could hear the thunderous roar of the waterfall.
The night sky lit up with the thunderous sound of exploding fireworks.
When Tunde finished his speech, thunderous cheers erupted from the stadium crowd.
- deafening
emphasizes that the sound is so loud it prevents hearing anything else
- earsplitting
suggests a painfully high volume, often for sharper sounds
- resounding
focuses on sound that echoes or reverberates through a space
- booming
describes a deep, powerful, prolonged sound, like a cannon or bass voice
文法句型
thunderous + noun
be + thunderous
用法筆記
Most common with collective-noun objects such as applause, cheers, and roars from audiences or crowds. Can also describe natural sounds (waves, waterfalls) and mechanical noise (engines, explosions). Typically attributive, though predicative use is possible ("the applause was thunderous").