thunderous

Etymology

thunder + -ous

adj

  1. Very loud; that sounds like thunder; thundersome. Also in metaphorical expressions, signifying fury.
    Mr Quelch, with a thunderous brow, marched on. 1932, Frank Richards, “The Complete Outsider”, in The Magnet
    After the hour mark, events in Manchester were almost becoming a distraction such was the thunderous cheer from the United fans to greet QPR taking their unlikely lead against City. May 13, 2012, Alistair Magowan, “Sunderland 0-1 Man Utd”, in BBC Sport

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