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

The world’s strikers are going to have to reach deep into their bag of sweetly struck volleys, mazy solo goals and thundering free kicks to eclipse it. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Lovers of American automotive muscle would no doubt also nominate that quirky 1976 comedy The Gumball Rally, simply for its action hero, a thundering Shelby Cobra 427. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026