thunderclapping
Storm noise making
Thunderclapping describes something that resembles or evokes a clap of thunder—sudden, loud, dramatic.
A thunderclapping announcement arrives with startling impact.
Thunderclapping applause erupts explosively.
The word emphasizes the abruptness and force of thunder rather than its rumbling quality: The thunderclapping boom shook the windows.
Loud deep sound
- crashSudden violent impact
- rumbleLow rolling sound
- roarLoud, deep animal cry
- pealResonant ringing burst
crack · reverberation · resonance · echo · deafening · ear-splitting · rolling · explosive
Strikingly expressive or sudden
- emphaticExpressed with force
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- powerfulHaving great strength
- resoundingEchoing loudly and fully
impactful · striking · commanding · attention-grabbing · momentous · climactic · explosive · pronouncement
boom
Loud deep sound
peal · crack · reverberation · resonance · echo · deafening · ear-splitting · rolling · explosive · booming
dramatic
Strikingly expressive or sudden
resounding · impactful · striking · commanding · attention-grabbing · momentous · climactic · explosive · pronouncement · declaration
ovation
Extended audience applause
- standingPosition, physical or social
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- cheeringVocal encouragement given
uproarious · deafening · rapturous · enthusiastic · roaring · explosive · sustained · audience · crowd · appreciation
thunderclappingsilent
Producing no sound
quiet · hushed · muted · soundless · whispering
thunderclappinggradual
Developing slowly over time
gentle · subtle · understated · unobtrusive · imperceptible
clap, thunder, clapping, thunderstorm, claps, thunderbolt, thunderous, clapped, clapper