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单词 thundering
释义

thundering

adjective

thun·​der·​ing ˈthən-d(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce thundering (audio)
: awesomely great, intense, or unusual
thunderingly adverb

Synonyms

  • blaring
  • blasting
  • booming
  • clamorous
  • clangorous
  • deafening
  • earsplitting
  • loud
  • piercing
  • plangent
  • resounding
  • ringing
  • roaring
  • slam-bang
  • sonorous
  • stentorian
  • thunderous
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Example Sentences

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

Word History

Etymology

thundering, present participle of thunder entry 2

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined above

thundering 1 of 2

adjective

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • gentle
  • silent
  • low
  • soft
  • quiet
  • soothing
  • dead
  • muffled
  • still
  • calm
  • serene
  • dreamy
  • peaceful
  • hushed
  • muted
  • tranquil
  • restful
  • toned (down)
  • stilly
  • ultraquiet
  • softened
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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
  • rumbling
  • growling
  • bellowing
  • screaming
  • booming
  • crying
  • shrieking
  • screeching
  • shouting
  • banging
  • rolling
  • blasting
  • blaring
  • yelling
  • grumbling
  • howling
  • whooping
  • wailing
  • hooting
  • hollering
  • bawling
  • squalling
  • pealing
  • calling
  • caterwauling
  • yowling
  • belling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • whispering
  • grunting
  • murmuring
  • muttering
  • mumbling
  • squeaking
  • whimpering
  • mouthing
  • mewling
  • puling
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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
  • roaring
  • hollering
  • screaming
  • calling
  • bellowing
  • vociferating
  • baying
  • bawling
  • hallooing
  • screeching
  • shrieking
  • sounding off
  • whooping
  • shrilling
  • howling
  • holloing
  • wailing
  • crowing
  • squeaking
  • squealing
  • hailing
  • caterwauling
  • yowling
  • ululating
  • yawping
  • speaking out
  • yauping
  • speaking up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • whispering
  • murmuring
  • muttering
  • breathing
  • mumbling
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