What does thunderstriking mean?
Thunderstriking means present participle and gerund of thunderstrike.
Thunderstriking
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of thunderstrike.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of thunderstrike
- (rare) Causing great amazement or shock.
Example Sentences
He then took shelter from the rage that might be expected to follow such thunder-striking intelligence under the bed clothes,
The opening of territory to slavery […] was the arousing, astounding, thunderstriking event that brought Lincoln back into politics and lifted him to a new level of public moral argument.
Synonyms for thunderstriking
Antonyms for thunderstriking
Related Words
Word Forms
- more thunderstriking
- most thunderstriking
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for thunderstriking?
Common synonyms include astonishing, astounding, devastating, mind-blowing.
What is the opposite of thunderstriking?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use thunderstriking in a sentence?
He then took shelter from the rage that might be expected to follow such thunder-striking intelligence under the bed clothes,
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