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thunderous

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thun⋅der⋅ous

  [thuhn-der-uhs, -druhs]
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–adjective
producing thunder or a loud noise like thunder: thunderous applause.
Also, thundery.

Origin:
1575–85; thunder + -ous

Related forms:
thun⋅der⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
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thun·der·ous   (thŭn'dər-əs)   
adj.  

  1. Producing thunder or a similar sound.

  2. Loud and unrestrained in a way that suggests thunder: thunderous applause.

thun'der·ous·ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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