thunderous
gb/θˈʌndɚəs/ us/θˈʌndɚəs/
B2
Inglês
Acepções
0 acepção
adjective
B2
property
1
extremely loud and booming
very loud, like thunder
Padrão de uso:
a thunderous [noise/sound/crash/boom/roar]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use *thunder* (noun) where the adjective *thunderous* is needed (e.g., “a thunder sound” instead of “a thunderous sound”).
Sinônimos
booming (Emphasizes a deep, resonant sound.)
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deafening (Emphasizes extreme loudness, sometimes painfully so.)
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resounding (Emphasizes echoing and carrying over distance.)
Antônimos
quiet (Not loud or noisy.)
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muted (Softened or reduced in volume.)
Colocações
thunderous noise
|thunderous crash
|thunderous boom
|thunderous roar
|thunderous rumble
|thunderous footsteps
|thunderous voice
|thunderous drums
|thunderous explosion
|thunderous clap
Temas
sound
|description
|weather
Exemplos
- A thunderous crash shook the windows as the truck hit the barrier.
- We could hear thunderous drums from the parade several streets away.
- His thunderous voice filled the hall without a microphone.
Exemplos para estudantes
- There was a thunderous noise outside.
- The music was thunderous.
adjective
B2
property
2
very intense or forceful
very strong and enthusiastic (or very strong and angry)
Padrão de uso:
thunderous [applause/ovation/cheers/criticism/condemnation]
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse it for any positive feedback; it usually suggests a powerful, overwhelming reaction.
Sinônimos
rousing (Often positive; suggests excitement and energy.)
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vociferous (Often about loud opinions or protests rather than applause.)
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overwhelming (Emphasizes the strength and scale of the reaction.)
Antônimos
tepid (Shows little enthusiasm or intensity.)
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muted (Restrained or not strongly expressed.)
Colocações
thunderous applause
|thunderous ovation
|thunderous cheers
|thunderous support
|thunderous laughter
|thunderous criticism
|thunderous condemnation
|thunderous approval
|thunderous reception
|thunderous response
Temas
emotions
|communication
|performance
Exemplos
- The singer returned for an encore to thunderous applause.
- The proposal was met with thunderous criticism from across the room.
- Her speech received a thunderous reception at the conference.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He got thunderous applause after his talk.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
thunderous
AFI
GB/θˈʌndɚəs/
US/θˈʌndɚəs/
Sílabas e tonicidade
thun - der - ous (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (thun)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: thunderous
Expressões
thunderous applause
1/θˈʌndɚəs əplˈɔz/
fixed phrase
very loud clapping for approval
Clapping that is very loud and strong to show great approval.
Exemplos
- The singer left the stage to thunderous applause.
- Thunderous applause filled the hall after his speech.
thunderous applause
1/θˈʌndɚəs əplˈɔz/
fixed phrase
very loud enthusiastic clapping
very loud clapping
Exemplos
- She walked on stage to thunderous applause.
- The announcement was greeted with thunderous applause from the crowd.
thunderous boom
1/θˈʌndɚəs bˈum/
fixed phrase
sudden loud deep sound
a very loud deep sound
Exemplos
- A thunderous boom echoed across the valley.
- They woke to a thunderous boom that sounded like an explosion.
thunderous ovation
1/θˈʌndɚəs oʊvˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
very loud audience praise
very loud applause and cheers
Exemplos
- The director came out for a bow and received a thunderous ovation.
- Her final note earned a thunderous ovation from the audience.
thunderous roar
1/θˈʌndɚəs ɹˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase
very loud booming roar
a very loud roaring sound
Exemplos
- A thunderous roar went up when the goal was scored.
- They heard the thunderous roar of the waterfall long before they saw it.