thundering Synonyms & Antonyms
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Thundering as a Verb
present participle and gerund of thunder
To produce thunder; to sound, rattle, or roar, as a discharge of atmospheric electricity; often used impersonally.
It thundered continuously.
To make a noise like thunder.
The train thundered along the tracks.
To talk with a loud, threatening voice.
To say (something) with a loud, threatening voice.
"Get back to work at once!", he thundered.
To produce something with incredible power
Thundering as an Adjective
Of, pertaining to, or accompanied by thunder.
Producing a noise or effect like thunder; thunderous.
Very great; extraordinary.
Thundering as an Adverb
Very great; extraordinarily.
Thundering as a Noun
A loud percussive sound, like thunder.
A thunderstorm.
Thundering in a Sentence
It thundered continuously.
The train thundered along the tracks.
"Get back to work at once!", he thundered.
Word Forms & Grammar
thundering
thundering (comparative more thundering, superlative most thundering)
thundering (plural thunderings)
Words That Rhyme With Thundering
Origin of Thundering
Origin 1: From Middle English thonderynge, þoundryng, equivalent to thunder + -ing.
Origin 2: From Middle English thundryng, þondring, from Old English þunring (“thundering; thunder”), equivalent to thunder + -ing.
Thundering: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, adverb, noun |
|---|---|
| Meaning | present participle and gerund of thunder |
| Plural | thunderings |
| Comparative / superlative | more thundering, most thundering |
Questions People Ask About Thundering
Is thundering a verb or an adjective?
Thundering is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective, an adverb and a noun.
What is the plural of thundering?
The plural of thundering is thunderings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of thundering?
The comparative form is more thundering and the superlative form is most thundering.