B1adjectivemediaarts
US/ˈθʌn.dər.əs/
UK/ˈθʌn.də.rəs/
extremely loud, like thunder
In context
The band left the stage to thunderous applause.
A thunderous roar went up when the home team scored.
The old truck passed with a thunderous noise that shook the windows.
Words that go with thunderous
adjective + noun
- thunderous applauseThe speech ended to thunderous applause.
- thunderous roarA thunderous roar came from the crowd.
- thunderous noiseThe engine made a thunderous noise.
- thunderous ovationShe received a thunderous ovation at the end.
- thunderous voiceHe spoke in a thunderous voice.