thunderous

• Descreve um som muito alto, grave e profundo, como um trovão; também pode qualificar algo intenso ou impressionante, como aplausos ou uma voz potente.

Describes a sound that is very loud and deep, like thunder.

1. Extremely loudB2formal

   Describes a sound that is so powerful and intense it can cause temporary hearing loss.

   Ensurdecedor

   • The thunderous roar of the jet engine left my ears ringing.
   • A thunderous explosion shook the entire building.
   • The crowd's thunderous applause was almost deafening.

   Sinônimosboomingclamorousdeafeningearsplittingresoundingroaringstentorianuproarious

   Antônimosfaintgentlelowquietsoft

2. Deeply threateningC1formal

   Describes an atmosphere or expression that is extremely ominous or foreboding.

   Ameaçador

   • The thunderous expression on his face warned us not to ask further questions.
   • A thunderous silence fell over the room after the announcement.
   • The sky took on a thunderous, dark appearance before the storm.

   Sinônimosbalefulbroodingforbiddingforebodingintimidatingmenacingominousportentoussinisterthreatening

   Antônimosbenigncheerfulreassuringsunny