thundering

adjective

thun·​der·​ing ˈthən-d(ə-)riŋ 

: awesomely great, intense, or unusual

thunderingly adverb

Synonyms

• blaring
• blasting
• booming
• clamorous
• clangorous
• deafening
• earsplitting
• loud
• piercing
• plangent
• resounding
• ringing
• roaring
• slam-bang
• sonorous
• stentorian
• thunderous

Examples of thundering in a Sentence

the preacher delivered a thundering speech on the decline of morality in modern society

Word History

Etymology

thundering, present participle of thunder entry 2

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined above