thunderclap
Storm's loud report
A thunderclap is a single crash of thunder—the sharp, loud sound that follows lightning.
The word emphasizes suddenness and intensity: The thunderclap made everyone jump.
Figuratively, anything shocking and unexpected can be a thunderclap: The news hit like a thunderclap.
Loud deep sound
- crashSudden violent impact
- rumbleLow rolling sound
- crackNarrow break or attempt
- pealResonant ringing burst
roar · bang · reverberation · echo · resonance · thunderous · rolling · acoustic
Atmospheric electrical discharge
- tempestViolent windstorm or turmoil
- cloudburstSudden heavy localized rainfall
- downpourIntense precipitation event
- cumulonimbusTowering storm-producing cloud
squall · deluge · rain · atmosphere · electrical · flash · bolt · strike
Violent sudden disturbance
- joltAbrupt forceful shake
- frightSudden intense fear
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
scare · astonishment · consternation · amazement · stun · frightening · jarring · terrifying
Sharp and unexpected
- instantaneousHappening without any delay
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
- unforeseenNot predicted or expected
- swiftMoving with speed
immediate · flash · momentary · split-second · unanticipated · precipitous · without warning · out of nowhere
Public declaration of information
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
- bombshellShocking sudden revelation
- proclamationFormal public announcement
- outburstSudden emotional release
declaration · pronouncement · epiphany · warning · omen · portent · dramatic · Zeus
boom
Loud deep sound
peal · roar · bang · reverberation · echo · resonance · thunderous · rolling · acoustic · sonic
lightning
Atmospheric electrical discharge
- tempestViolent windstorm or turmoil
- cloudburstSudden heavy localized rainfall
- downpourIntense precipitation event
cumulonimbus · squall · deluge · rain · atmosphere · electrical · flash · bolt · strike · weather
shock
Violent sudden disturbance
surprise · scare · astonishment · consternation · amazement · stun · frightening · jarring · terrifying · heart-stopping
abrupt
Sharp and unexpected
- instantaneousHappening without any delay
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
- unforeseenNot predicted or expected
swift · immediate · flash · momentary · split-second · unanticipated · precipitous · without warning · out of nowhere
announcement
Public declaration of information
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
- bombshellShocking sudden revelation
- proclamationFormal public announcement
outburst · declaration · pronouncement · epiphany · warning · omen · portent · dramatic · Zeus · Thor
- Thunderrumble, boom, crack, roll, peal
- Thunderstormslightning, lightning strike, lightning flash, rumble, storm clouds
- loud soundsloud, scream, yell, thunderous, screaming
- Stadium Chantshere we go, lets go, we believe, call and response, call-and-response
- storm soundsrumble, boom, crack, roar, howl
- sudden eventsexplosion, earthquake, lightning strike, tornado, heart attack
thunderclapsilence
Total lack of sound
quiet · stillness · hush · soundlessness · murmur
thunderclapcalm
Free from agitation
serenity · tranquility · gentle nudge · subtle hint · undramatic