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thundering

/ˈθʌndərɪŋ/
/ˈθʌndərɪŋ/
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Other forms: thunderingly

Thundering describes a sound that is deep and resounding—or resembling thunder. The thundering sound of feet hurrying down the hall is one sign that school's over for the day.

The sound of a thunderstorm can be described as thundering of course, but so can other loud, booming noises. You might love the thundering sound of a rock concert but hate the thundering voice of an angry parent scolding a child. This adjective comes from the verb thunder, which we can trace back to a root that means "resound."

Definitions of thundering
  1. adjective
    sounding like thunder
    “the thundering herd”
    synonyms:
    noisy
    full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
  2. adjective
    extraordinarily big or impressive
    “a thundering success”
    “the thundering silence of what was left unsaid”
    synonyms:
    impressive
    making a strong or vivid impression
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