thundering
word · lemma: thunder
Definition
Making a noise as loud as thunder; also used to describe something extremely loud or powerful.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for dramatic effect, in both literal weather contexts and metaphorically (e.g., 'thundering applause'). Common with noises, voices, or movements. Formal or literary tone; seldom used in casual speech unless for emphasis.
Spanish: tronador - ensordecedor (figurado)Portuguese (BR): trovejante - estrondosoPortuguese (PT): trovejante - estrondosoChinese (Simplified): 雷鸣般的 - 震耳欲聋的Chinese (Traditional): 雷鳴般的 - 震耳欲聾的Hindi: गर्जन करते हुए - बहुत ज़ोरदारArabic: رعدي - مدوٍBengali: গরগর শব্দকারী - বজ্রসম - প্রচণ্ড শব্দকারীRussian: громовой - оглушительныйJapanese: 雷のような - 轟くVietnamese: ầm vang như sấm - dữ dội như sấmKorean: 천둥 같은 - 우렁찬Turkish: gök gürültüsü gibi - gürleyenUrdu: گرج دار - کڑک دارIndonesian: menggelegar - bergemuruh
Example Sentences
We sat inside, listening to the thundering rain against the roof.
natural
The thundering sound scared the children.
basic
A thundering herd of elephants crossed the river.
basic
The thundering waterfall was breathtaking.
basic
The crowd erupted in thundering applause after the speech.
natural
He gave a thundering speech that moved everyone in the room.
natural