What does thundering mean?
Thundering means present participle and gerund of thunder.
Thundering
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of thunder.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of thunder
- Of, pertaining to, or accompanied by thunder.
- Producing a noise or effect like thunder; thunderous.
- (colloquial) Very great; extraordinary.
- (colloquial) Very great; extraordinarily.
- A loud percussive sound, like thunder.
- (archaic) A thunderstorm.
Example Sentences
...Mr. Crofts (that was the name of my brute) was gone out of the house, after waiting till he had tired his patience for Mrs. Brown's return, they came thundering up-stairs...
“I think it had a thundering lot to do with the story I am considering now,” said Father Brown.
"As long as there are any of us left sound and healthy we've got a chance - a thundering good chance."
I listened while God seemed to speak through the thunderings of the great cataract before me.
Synonyms for thundering
Antonyms for thundering
Related Words
Word Forms
- more thundering
- most thundering
- thunderings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for thundering?
Common synonyms include impressive, noisy.
What is the opposite of thundering?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use thundering in a sentence?
...Mr. Crofts (that was the name of my brute) was gone out of the house, after waiting till he had tired his patience for Mrs. Brown's return, they came thundering up-stairs...
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