thunderbolt

• Substantiv, das einen Blitz mit darauf folgendem Donner bezeichnet oder im übertragenen Sinn eine plötzliche, schockierende Überraschung oder ein solches Ereignis.

A noun referring to a flash of lightning accompanied by a thunderclap, or figuratively, a sudden and shocking surprise or event.

1. Lightning strikeB1formal

   A flash of lightning that is accompanied by a loud thunderclap.

   Blitzschlag

   • The old oak tree was split in two by a thunderbolt during the storm.
   • A sudden thunderbolt lit up the entire sky.
   • They took shelter when they heard the crack of a thunderbolt.

   Synonymeboltbolt of lightning

2. B2informal

   An unexpected and shocking event or piece of news.

   Blitz aus heiterem Himmel

   • The news of his resignation came like a thunderbolt.
   • Her sudden announcement was a thunderbolt to everyone in the room.
   • The verdict was a thunderbolt that left the family stunned.

   Synonymeblowbombshelleye openerjoltrevelationshocksurprise