Definition

In a way that is very loud and powerful, like thunder.

Example

The crowd cheered thunderously after the team's victory.

Conversation

Did you hear that noise last night?

Yeah, it was thunderously loud!

I thought the roof was going to come off!

Same here! I've never heard thunder like that before.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thunderously → It is formed from "thunder" (from Old English *þunor*, meaning a loud noise or rumble) and the suffix "-ously" (meaning in a manner characterized by). The word "thunderously" means in a manner characterized by loud noise or rumbling, similar to thunder.

Memory Tip

Think of the loud noise of thunder and remember that when something happens 'thunderously', it is happening in a loud and rumbling manner.

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