THUNDEROUS

thunderous

(adjective) extremely ominous; “world events of thunderous import”

deafening, earsplitting, thunderous, thundery

(adjective) loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

thunderous (comparative more thunderous, superlative most thunderous)

Very loud; that sounds like thunder; thundersome. Also in metaphorical expressions, signifying fury.

Source: Wiktionary


Thun"der*ous, a. Etym: [Written also thundrous.]

1. Producing thunder. [R.] How he before the thunderous throne doth lie. Milton.

2. Making a noise like thunder; sounding loud and deep; sonorous.

– Thun"der*ous*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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