Synonyms of thundering

thundering 1 of 2

adjective

ˈthən-d(ə-)riŋ 

as in loud

marked by a high volume of sound

the preacher delivered a thundering speech on the decline of morality in modern society

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loud
• deafening
• ringing
• roaring
• thunderous
• shrill
• blasting
• booming
• piercing
• stentorian
• sonorous
• blaring
• earsplitting
• resounding
• noisy
• clamorous
• clangorous
• plangent
• slam-bang
• raucous
• vociferous
• brazen
• discordant
• strident
• rip-roaring
• obstreperous
• harsh
• squealing
• grating
• dinning
• overloud
• sharp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gentle
• low
• soft
• silent
• quiet
• dead
• still
• soothing
• calm
• serene
• peaceful
• dreamy
• tranquil
• muffled
• restful
• muted
• hushed
• ultraquiet
• stilly
• toned (down)
• softened

thundering

2 of 2

verb

present participle of thunder

1

as in roaring

to make a long loud deep noise or cry

as we got closer, the waterfall thundered louder and louder

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roaring
• growling
• rumbling
• bellowing
• screaming
• booming
• crying
• shrieking
• shouting
• screeching
• rolling
• banging
• yelling
• grumbling
• blaring
• blasting
• squalling
• howling
• whooping
• pealing
• hollering
• hooting
• wailing
• bawling
• calling
• yowling
• caterwauling
• belling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whispering
• murmuring
• muttering
• grunting
• mumbling
• mouthing
• squeaking
• whimpering
• puling
• mewling

2

as in shouting

to speak so as to be heard at a distance

a hotheaded man who was always thundering about the crooks and idiots running the government

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shouting
• yelling
• crying
• hollering
• screaming
• roaring
• calling
• bellowing
• bawling
• baying
• vociferating
• sounding off
• screeching
• shrieking
• whooping
• holloing
• howling
• shrilling
• crowing
• squeaking
• wailing
• squealing
• hailing
• yowling
• yawping
• ululating
• caterwauling
• speaking out
• speaking up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whispering
• breathing
• muttering
• murmuring
• mumbling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thundering

Adjective

The United States got its 2026 World Cup off to a thundering, near-flawless start with a 4-1 win over Paraguay in its opener Friday at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles. — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 13 June 2026

With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom —drawing in the ruthless kings of other Scandinavian countries and even a powerful English ruler — the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic, compelling, and utterly magical new Norse saga. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026

Verb

This fine Michael Reaves shot, top, of Golden Tempo edging Renegade at the Churchill finish line is a grand rendering of two airborne Thoroughbreds thundering down on victory, or something very close to it. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

The celebration opened with piercing fifes and thundering drums from the Young Patriots Fife & Drum Corps from Pleasanton, as a nod to America's quincentennial. — Brian Hackney, CBS News, 30 June 2026