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THUNDEROUS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Extremely ominous
Example:
world events of thunderous import
Classified under:
Similar:
unpropitious (not propitious)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
Synonyms:
deafening; earsplitting; thunderous; thundery
Classified under:
Similar:
loud (characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity)
Derivation:
thunder (a deep prolonged loud noise)
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