thundering

thun·der  (thndr)

n.

1. The crashing or booming sound produced by rapidly expanding air along the path of the electrical discharge of lightning.

2. A sound that resembles or suggests thunder.

v. thun·dered, thun·der·ing, thun·ders

v.intr.

1. To produce thunder.

2. To produce sounds like thunder.

3. To utter loud, vociferous remarks or threats.

v.tr.

To express violently, commandingly, or angrily; roar.

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[Middle English, from Old English thunor; see (s)ten- in Indo-European roots.]

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thunder·er n.

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thundering

Adjective

Old-fashioned slang

extreme: a thundering disgrace

Adverb

extremely: thundering good music

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	thundering - sounding like thunder; "the thundering herd" noisy - full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds; "a noisy cafeteria"; "a small noisy dog"
	2.	thundering - extraordinarily big or impressive; "a thundering success"; "the thundering silence of what was left unsaid" impressive - making a strong or vivid impression; "an impressive ceremony"