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
Examples of thunderous in a Sentence
The audience responded with thunderous applause.
the last thunderous chord of the symphony rang throughout the hall
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As the routine twirled to a close, Olivia ran back, embracing her older brother to thunderous applause.
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
On first down, wide receiver Justice Moody had a thunderous block, allowing Moore to get the edge and go 80 yards to the end zone.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
As Warner watched from a private box with his ankle in a cast along with wife Sydney and son Beau — to thunderous cheers when shown on the Jumbotron — the second-year linebacker from Florida State saw the game as a homage to his mentor.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
He could also be seen nodding his approval after the dance — and earning a thunderous round of excited shouts from the audience.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
On first down, wide receiver Justice Moody had a thunderous block, allowing Moore to get the edge and go 80 yards to the end zone.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
As Warner watched from a private box with his ankle in a cast along with wife Sydney and son Beau — to thunderous cheers when shown on the Jumbotron — the second-year linebacker from Florida State saw the game as a homage to his mentor.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
He could also be seen nodding his approval after the dance — and earning a thunderous round of excited shouts from the audience.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thunderous
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“Thunderous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thunderous. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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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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