thunderous

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
  2. adjective extremely ominous

Etymology

From thunder + -ous.

In classic literature

Synonyms

deafening, earsplitting, thundery

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