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thunderous
adjective thun·der·ous \ˈthən-d(ə-)rəs\
: making a loud noise like the sound of thunder : very loud
Full Definition of THUNDEROUS
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a : producing thunder b : making or accompanied by a noise like thunder <thunderous applause>
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First Known Use of THUNDEROUS
1582
Related to THUNDEROUS
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- blaring, blasting, booming, clamorous, clangorous, deafening, earsplitting, piercing, plangent, resounding, ringing, roaring, slam-bang, sonorous, stentorian, thundering, loud
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