thunderous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
    earsplitting; thundery; deafening.
  2. adjective satellite extremely ominous
    • world events of thunderous import

WordNet


Thun"der*ous adjective
Etymology
Written also thundrous.
Definitions
  1. Producing thunder. R.
    How he before the thunderous throne doth lie. Milton.
  2. Making a noise like thunder; sounding loud and deep; sonorous. -- Thun"der*ous*ly, adv.

Webster 1913