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- [thuhn-der-ing]
- /ˈθʌn dər ɪŋ/
- /ˈθʌn.dər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [thuhn-der-ing]
- /ˈθʌn dər ɪŋ/
Definitions of thundering word
- adjective thundering of, relating to, or accompanied by thunder. 1
- adjective thundering producing a noise or effect like thunder. 1
- adjective thundering very great; extraordinary: a thundering amount of work. 1
- noun thundering a loud, explosive, resounding noise produced by the explosive expansion of air heated by a lightning discharge. 1
- noun thundering any loud, resounding noise: the thunder of applause. 1
- noun thundering a threatening or startling utterance, denunciation, or the like. 1
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Origin of thundering
First appearance:
before 1100 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1100; Middle English thundring, Old English thunring thunder. See thunder, -ing2, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Thundering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
thundering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for thundering
adv thundering
- articulately — uttered clearly in distinct syllables.
- blatantly — Blatantly is used to add emphasis when you are describing states or situations which you think are bad.
- conspicuously — easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable: a conspicuous error.
- deafeningly — to make deaf: The accident deafened him for life.
- garishly — crudely or tastelessly colorful, showy, or elaborate, as clothes or decoration.
adj thundering
- big — A big person or thing is large in physical size.
- clangorous — a loud, resonant sound; clang.
- ear piercing — hole in ear for jewellery
- ear-piercing — extremely harsh and irritating to the ear: ear-piercing noise.
- ear-splitting — ear-piercing: an earsplitting explosion.
adverb thundering
- crashingly — extremely; exceedingly
- earsplittingly — In an earsplitting way; very loudly.
- noisily — making much noise: noisy children.
- obstreperously — resisting control or restraint in a difficult manner; unruly.
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