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Meaning of THUNDEROUS

Pronunciation:  'thundurus

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  extremely ominous; "world events of thunderous import"
  2. [adj]  loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
 
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 Synonyms: deafening, earsplitting, loud, roaring, thundery, unpropitious
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Thun"der*ous\, a. [Written also thundrous.]
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.
 

 

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