thunderbolt Synonyms & Antonyms
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Thunderbolt as a Noun
A flash of lightning accompanied by a crash of thunder.
An event that is terrible, horrific or unexpected.
News of the actress’s death came as a thunderbolt to her fans.
Vehement threatening or censure; especially, ecclesiastical denunciation; fulmination.
A very powerful shot.
A belemnite, or thunderstone.
A charge in the form of two joined bundles with four rays of lightning emerging from them, resembling the thunderbolt of Jupiter.
A daring or irresistible hero.
Thunderbolt as a Verb
To strike with a thunderbolt.
To move swiftly and violently.
Thunderbolt in a Sentence
News of the actress’s death came as a thunderbolt to her fans.
Word Forms & Grammar
thunderbolt (plural thunderbolts)
thunderbolt (third-person singular simple present thunderbolts, present participle thunderbolting, simple past and past participle thunderbolted)
Words That Rhyme With Thunderbolt
Origin of Thunderbolt
From thunder + bolt.
Thunderbolt: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈθʌndə(ɹ)ˌboʊlt/ |
| Meaning | A flash of lightning accompanied by a crash of thunder |
| Plural | thunderbolts |
| Verb forms | thunderbolts, thunderbolting, thunderbolted |
Questions People Ask About Thunderbolt
Is thunderbolt a noun or a verb?
Thunderbolt is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of thunderbolt?
The plural of thunderbolt is thunderbolts.
What is the past tense of thunderbolt?
The past tense of thunderbolt is thunderbolted. The present participle is thunderbolting.