thunderous

/ˈθʌndərəs/
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Other forms: thunderously

Definitions of thunderous
  1. adjective
    loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
    synonyms: deafening, earsplitting, thundery
    loud
    characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
  2. adjective
    extremely ominous
    “world events of thunderous import”
    synonyms:
    unpropitious
    not propitious
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