Definition of THUNDERING

thundering

Meanings

Plural: thunderings

Verb

  • move fast, noisily, and heavily
  • utter words loudly and forcefully
  • be the case that thunder is being heard
  • to make or produce a loud noise
  • present participle and gerund of thunder

Adjective Satellite

  • sounding like thunder
    • "the thundering herd"
  • extraordinarily big or impressive
    • "a thundering success"
    • "the thundering silence of what was left unsaid"

Adj

  • Of, pertaining to, or accompanied by thunder.
  • Producing a noise or effect like thunder; thunderous.
  • Very great; extraordinary.

Noun

  • A loud percussive sound, like thunder.
  • A thunderstorm.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English thonderynge, þoundryng, equivalent to thunder + -ing.

Synonyms

boom, roar, thunder

Scrabble Score: 15

thundering is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
thundering is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
thundering is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

thundering is a valid Words With Friends word