thundering

• Qualifie un son extrêmement fort, profond et puissant, évoquant le tonnerre ou un objet massif en mouvement.

Describes a very loud, deep, and powerful sound, often associated with thunder or a large moving object.

1. Sounding like thunderB2formal

   Producing a loud, deep, rumbling sound similar to thunder.

   qui tonne, tonitruant

   • The thundering waterfall could be heard from miles away.
   • A thundering roar came from the crowd as the team scored.
   • The thundering hooves of the horses echoed across the valley.

   Synonymesboomingresoundingroaringrumblingthunderous

   Antonymesfaintgentlemuffledquietsilentsoft

2. Extraordinarily big or impressiveC1informal

   Remarkably large, powerful, or impressive in size or effect.

   prodigieux, phénoménal

   • The movie was a thundering success at the box office.
   • He made a thundering speech that captivated the audience.
   • The company reported a thundering profit this quarter.

   Synonymescolossalenormoushugemassivemightymonumentalprodigioustremendous

   Antonymesinsignificantminorpunysmalltinyunimpressive

• Verbe décrivant le bruit du tonnerre ou un déplacement, un grondement puissant, sourd et retentissant, ou le fait d'émettre un tel bruit.

A verb used to describe the sound of thunder or to move with a loud, heavy, or powerful noise.

1. Make a loud soundB1formal

   To produce a loud, deep, rumbling sound like thunder.

   gronder

   • The sky thundered as the storm approached.
   • The cannons thundered across the battlefield.
   • The waterfall thundered into the pool below.

   Synonymesbellowboomclashcrashpealresoundroarrumble

2. Move noisilyB2informal

   To move quickly and with a loud, heavy sound.

   gronder bruyamment en se déplaçant

   • The train thundered past the station.
   • The horses thundered across the field.
   • Heavy trucks thundered down the highway all night.

   Synonymesclattercrashpoundroarrumble

3. Speak loudly or angrilyB2informal

   To speak in a very loud, angry, or forceful way.

   parler avec colère et véhémence

   • The general thundered orders at his troops.
   • She thundered at the children for breaking the window.
   • He thundered his disapproval across the room.

   Synonymesbarkbellowblusterboomfulminaterailrantroarshoutstormyell

   Antonymesmurmurmutterwhisper