thunderously
thunderously — adverb
1. In a way that produces a very deep, powerful, booming noise like the sound of th
In a way that produces a very deep, powerful, booming noise like the sound of thunder, filling the space around it.
The audience clapped thunderously when Yumi finished her piano sonata.
manner adverb with verb of applauding
Waves from the typhoon crashed thunderously against the harbour wall.
Benjamin's heart beat thunderously as he waited for the jury's decision.
The old factory machinery rumbled thunderously every morning at six o'clock.
Boiling water from the geyser erupted thunderously into the cold morning air.
- deafeningly
emphasises loudness that hurts the ears, not necessarily the deep quality
- resoundingly
suggests sound echoing and filling a space; also used figuratively for success
- boisterously
describes noisy, energetic sound, usually by people, not deep or booming
文法句型
[verb] thunderously
thunderously [adjective]
用法筆記
Commonly paired with verbs of sound production (clap, crash, rumble, roar, erupt) and with verbs describing intense physical or emotional reactions (heart beats thunderously).
常見錯誤
2. To an overwhelming degree; used before adjectives and some verbs to emphasise th
To an overwhelming degree; used before adjectives and some verbs to emphasise that something is extreme, especially when the result is negative or disappointing.
The sequel was thunderously disappointing after the popular first film.
intensifier before negative adjective
The comedian's jokes fell thunderously flat in the nearly empty room.
collocation: fall thunderously flat = fail completely
The new policy proved thunderously unpopular with the factory employees.
The music from the nightclub was thunderously loud until three in the morning.
- extremely
neutral register, works with both positive and negative adjectives
- dreadfully
also emphasises degree, but carries a tone of regret or sympathy
- colossally
suggests a failure of epic scale, more dramatic
文法句型
thunderously [adjective]
thunderously [adverb]
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used with negative or dramatic adjectives (disappointing, flat, unpopular, wrong). Rarely appears before positive adjectives or in formal writing.
常見錯誤
thunderously — adjective
- thunderouslypositive
- more thunderouslycomparative
- most thunderouslysuperlative
1. Relating to or producing thunder; used to describe clouds, skies, or weather con
Relating to or producing thunder; used to describe clouds, skies, or weather conditions in which thunder is happening or about to happen.
A line of thunderous clouds rolled across the valley before the storm.
The thunderous sky forced the fishing boats to stay in the harbour.
subject collocation: thunderous sky
Farmers watched the thunderous horizon with growing concern for their crops.
Thunderous grey skies loomed overhead as the outdoor concert began.
- calm
without storms or loud weather
文法句型
thunderous [noun]
用法筆記
Typically describes weather phenomena (clouds, sky, horizon) rather than objects. Distinct from sense 2, which describes the sound itself.
2. Extremely loud and deep in sound, like the noise made by thunder; often used abo
Extremely loud and deep in sound, like the noise made by thunder; often used about applause, roars, crashes, or other powerful sounds.
The governor received thunderous applause from the crowd of supporters.
collocation: thunderous applause
Gabriel let out a thunderous sneeze that woke the baby in the next room.
A thunderous roar from the stadium announced the winning goal of the match.
The thunderous crash of falling rocks echoed through the mountain pass.
- deafening
emphasises that the sound is so loud it hurts; can describe any kind of loudness
- resounding
suggests sound that echoes and fills a space; also used figuratively
- booming
very similar to thunderous; deep, powerful, and resonant
文法句型
thunderous [noun]
用法筆記
The most common sense of the adjective. Describes any sound that is extremely loud and has a deep, resonant quality. Not used for high-pitched or sharp noises.
常見錯誤
3. Showing or expressing very strong anger, disapproval, or intensity in a powerful
Showing or expressing very strong anger, disapproval, or intensity in a powerful and overwhelming manner, especially in a person's expression, voice, or written words.
The headteacher gave Ignacio a thunderous look when he arrived late again.
collocation: thunderous look = angry facial expression
Aylin's thunderous silence after the argument was worse than any shouting.
figurative: thunderous silence = angry, powerful quietness
The newspaper printed a thunderous editorial attacking the government's new law.
Mauricio's thunderous expression made the children stop talking immediately.
文法句型
thunderous [noun]
用法筆記
Always figurative. Describes nonverbal expressions of anger (look, expression, silence) or forceful written criticism (editorial, review). Distinguish from sense 2, which describes actual loud sounds.