thunderous
adjective
thun·der·ous
ˈthən-d(ə-)rəs 
1
a
: producing thunder
b
: making or accompanied by a noise like thunder
thunderous applause
2
thunderously
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of thunderous in a Sentence
The audience responded with thunderous applause.
the last thunderous chord of the symphony rang throughout the hall
Recent Examples on the Web
That song, though, is one of the album’s best — a thunderous collaboration with the pop sorceress Florence Welch, who blows in like a gust of fresh air and allows Swift to harness a more theatrical and dynamic aesthetic.
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Lindsay Zoladz, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
And, as with last year’s tour, the presence of a live band was constantly felt, especially via the electric guitar solos and thunderous drum finishes.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
Even though Chris Squire’s thunderous bass is somewhat low in these mixes, Progeny offers illuminating insight into the touring routine of a band that, at that time, appeared to exist in a permanent state of grace.
—Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 11 Apr. 2024
The Bulldogs cut the deficit to two with 38 seconds left, when Achor Achor, who had been cramping late, threw down a thunderous dunk.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
On cue, Glinda and Elphaba themselves — Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo — emerged from the wings to thunderous applause.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
More than just an elite offensive force, Clark is the first college basketball player to truly capture the attention of the country since Zion Williamson and his thunderous dunks during the 2018-2019 season.
—Lucas Trevor, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
At 9pm, the Tacoma, WA native, Koy, 52, came onstage and was met with thunderous applause of support and a standing ovation.
—Anne McCarthy, Variety, 13 Jan. 2024
At Wednesday's Apple TV+ event, Spielberg introduced surviving members of 100th Bomb Group and family members of some of the real-life people in the series, all to thunderous applause.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
Lindsay Zoladz, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
And, as with last year’s tour, the presence of a live band was constantly felt, especially via the electric guitar solos and thunderous drum finishes.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
Even though Chris Squire’s thunderous bass is somewhat low in these mixes, Progeny offers illuminating insight into the touring routine of a band that, at that time, appeared to exist in a permanent state of grace.
—Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 11 Apr. 2024
The Bulldogs cut the deficit to two with 38 seconds left, when Achor Achor, who had been cramping late, threw down a thunderous dunk.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
On cue, Glinda and Elphaba themselves — Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo — emerged from the wings to thunderous applause.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
More than just an elite offensive force, Clark is the first college basketball player to truly capture the attention of the country since Zion Williamson and his thunderous dunks during the 2018-2019 season.
—Lucas Trevor, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
At 9pm, the Tacoma, WA native, Koy, 52, came onstage and was met with thunderous applause of support and a standing ovation.
—Anne McCarthy, Variety, 13 Jan. 2024
At Wednesday's Apple TV+ event, Spielberg introduced surviving members of 100th Bomb Group and family members of some of the real-life people in the series, all to thunderous applause.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
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“Thunderous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thunderous. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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thunderous
adjective
thun·der·ous
ˈthən-d(ə-)rəs
1
: producing thunder
2
: making a noise like thunder
thunderous applause
thunderously
adverb
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